Class Teacher EYFS – KS1
JOB OVERVIEW:
Keston Primary School, has an exciting opportunity for an Early Years or Key Stage 1 class teacher to join us from September 2025. As part of our energetic and welcoming team, you will enthuse and motivate students to strive for success while maintaining a healthy learning environment for all children within the school.
WHY CHOOSE US:
Keston Primary is a two-form entry primary school located on the border of Croydon and Surrey. We are fortunate to have superb grounds with good facilities, both inside and outside. These include a swimming pool, outdoor classroom, running track, computing suite, two libraries, a dedicated music room and a pond and quad with a growing area. As well as the main school, we have a Nursery, with its own large outside learning area.
Our school also prides itself on developing outdoor learning and global learning opportunities. These are core threads running through all aspects of our curriculum. We have an ethos of inclusion and diversity and have proven track record of supporting SEND children.
THE RIGHT CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:
• Experience of working in Primary setting;
• Be dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated;
• The ability to develop positive relationships with young children;
• The ability to develop an understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting;
• The ability to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour;
• Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team;
• Be a confident and clear communicator with parents;
• A commitment to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities;
• A successful track record of improving performance outcomes;
• A passion to make a difference.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER:
- Pupils that are a delight to teach with excellent behaviour and attitudes to learning;
- A strong inclusive ethos and a thriving whole school community;
- A highly committed and supported staff team, who are dynamic, motivated and focused on improving outcomes for all children;
- A commitment to ensuring teacher wellbeing and a good work-life balance;
- Fully paid employee assistance package;
- Outstanding educational facilities and opportunities for all children to excel across the wider curriculum;
- A strong commitment to training and professional development, with opportunities for staff to develop new ideas and approaches to improve outcomes for learners;
- Supportive parents and carers;
- Onsite parking.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Qualified Teacher Status . ECT’s welcome to apply
Potential candidates for this role are warmly invited to visit the school or to contact our Headteacher or Deputy Headteacher for an informal conversation. Contact details are in the job application pack attached.
We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.
We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY:
We believe that diversity is a strength, and our aim is to make sure that PACE Academy Trust reflects our communities.
In PACE Academy Trust we celebrate our diversity and promote equality. People from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Our full commitment to equality is set out on our website.
Safeguarding Statement:
Keston Primary School are part of PACE Academy Trust and we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all staff to share in this commitment. This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and a medical health check with our Occupational Health provider.
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