Class Teacher
Alderwood Primary School, London, SE9 2JH20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
14 May 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
23 April 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £40,317.00 - £52,300.00 Annually (Actual)
Class Teacher job summary
Class Teacher
In this role, you will take responsibility for and teach a class of children, ensuring that planning, preparation, recording, assessment, and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs. You will undertake duties in line with the professional standards for qualified teachers and uphold the professional code of the General Teaching Council for England, carrying out the professional duties covered by the latest School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document. You will maintain the positive ethos and core values of the school, both inside and outside the classroom , and contribute to constructive team building amongst staff, parents, and governors.
This is an opportunity to contribute to a Trust that is deliberate about how it improves practice and outcomes.
Compass Eko Trust is a family of 28 schools working as one system to improve outcomes for every child. We are united by a clear commitment: every child achieving, without exception.
Through a knowledge-rich curriculum, strong professional collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence, we support our schools to deliver high-quality education in their communities.
Our schools sit at the heart of everything we do. The Trust exists to bring clarity, consistency and support so leaders can focus on what matters most - teaching and learning.
Are you passionate about making a difference for all children?
We are seeking an inspirational teacher with vision and high expectations for learning to join us, inspiring children and promoting excellence.
Alderwood Primary School is a one form entry school. You can access our recent Ofsted inspection report following an inspection which took place this academic year. http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/oxedu_providers/full/(urn)/143601
As a member of our team you will:
- Be part of a learning community committed to achieving the best for our children
- Learn about our creative and innovative approaches to teaching and learning
- Have access to the latest research and see how we apply it to teaching and learning
- Be part of a forward thinking, dynamic team of professionals who see children at the heart of the learning process
As part of our Trust, you will be part of a professional community where:
- Schools work together, sharing expertise and improving practice
- Staff benefit from strong professional networks and collaboration across schools
- Development is supported through coaching, CPD and leadership pathways
- You are not working in isolation - you are part of a wider system
Our offer:
Competitive pay and conditions aligned to national frameworks
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS)
Access to a structured programme of professional development
Opportunities to work across schools and develop your career
Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 confidential support
Access to staff benefits and discount schemes
Family-friendly policies and flexible working options where possible
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please email jsinclair@compassps.uk to arrange.
Closing date: Thursday 14th May 2026
Interviews will be held during the week commencing Monday 18th May 2026
As part of the interview process you will be required to teach a lesson.
Compass Eko Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check.
Our successful candidate will also be health checked and references will be requested before interview. We are an equal opportunities employer.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Alderwood Primary School prides itself on being a “Safer Recruitment” school and all staff are vigilant and focused to maintain this.
Child protection and safeguarding is taken extremely seriously here at Alderwood Primary and we consider it to be everyone’s concern.
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About Alderwood Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 199 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Alderwood Primary School website
Alderwood Primary School is proud to be a member of the Compass Partnership of Schools and is a values-based education community dedicated to the care and development of the whole child. Our values underpin everything we do from our broad and balanced curriculum to how we treat each other and our environment every moment of every day.
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