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EYFS / KS1 at Elmwood Infant School

‘Pupils are happy and proud members of the Elmwood community.

Each pupil’s uniqueness is valued. Diversity is celebrated throughout the school. Pupils feel safe here and are kept safe. This is because of the warm and nurturing relationships between staff and pupils. (OFSTED 2024)’

Location: Lodge Road, Croydon, CR02PL

Contract Type: Fixed Term (possibility to extend at the end of the year)

Contract Term: Full Time

Salary: £36,413.00 – £48,532.00 Annually (FTE)

Teacher Main Pay Scale (M1-M6) Outer London – Full Time – Fixed Term from 1st September 2025 until 31st August 2026 – ECT’s Welcome to apply.

Closing Date: 12 pm 6th June

Start date: 1st September 2025

Positions Available: 1

Interview Date: Week beginning 9th June 2025

About this role:

Elmwood Infant School is an exciting place to be – for children, staff, parents and the local community!

We are looking to appoint a motivated, ambitious and inspirational Class Teacher to join us. The role of the class teacher is central to the success of Elmwood Infant School and is a position which has a direct impact on the outstanding learning opportunities provided for the pupils.

Class Teachers are responsible for the day-to-day teaching and learning provision for all children in their class, including those with Special Educational Needs, English as an Additional Language, those more-able learners and those eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant.  As a four form school, you will receive support from experienced leaders and colleagues to ensure that you are confident in all aspects of what you do.

We welcome applications from experienced teachers as well as those Early Careers Teachers (ECTs).

We rightly pride ourselves on our high expectations for all children, whatever their need, as well as having a broad, diverse and engaging creative curriculum which underpins all that we do. Elmwood Infant School is an inclusive setting, valuing all children’s achievements, ensuring that each child is given every opportunity to meet their full potential.  There is no doubt that

As a Class Teacher, you will be passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for children and giving them every opportunity to succeed, whatever their barriers may be.  Elmwood is a school where every child is respected and treated as an individual, with no limits placed on their learning – just opportunities to continually improve.  We do not ‘label’ children or group them by perceived ‘ability’; we will instead give all children equal opportunities to challenge themselves through the range of tasks and activities presented to them – empowering children to take ownership and responsibility for their own learning.

Whatever your teaching background, we would love to hear from you!

What we are looking for someone who:

• Puts children at the heart of everything they do;
• Has a passion for working with children during their first few years at school;
• Is nurturing and will support our children to reach their full potential academically, socially and emotionally;
• Have good interpersonal skills and work well as part of a team;
• Experience as an effective classroom teacher;
• Is reflective and wants to develop and improve their practice;
• Has good organisational skills.

What the school offers it staff:

‘Staff enjoy working at this school. They feel well supported and that their workload is taken into account. The governing body, although relatively new, know the school well. (OFSTED 2024)’

Elmwood is a large four form infant and nursery school, in West Croydon with easy transport links. It is a very welcoming, friendly and diverse school, where children are happy and love to learn. At Elmwood we are proud of the diversity of our community and take all opportunities to celebrate our similarities and differences. We are a highly inclusive school and work as a team to maintain high expectations for all children.

We have a very welcoming and committed staff, who work well as a team and provide support for each other. We seek opportunities for staff to develop their careers through CPD and links with other local schools.

The school is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Any offer of employment will also be subject to satisfactory references being received in addition to documentation and qualifications being checked.