Class Teacher
Tweeddale Primary School, Carshalton, Surrey, SM5 1SW7 days remaining to apply
Start date details
ASAP
Closing date
6 October 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Full time equivalent salary
- £37,870.00 - £56,154.00 Annually (FTE) M1 - UPS3
Class Teacher job summary
Shape Futures Through Outstanding Teaching
At Tweeddale Primary School, we believe that exceptional teaching changes lives. We are looking for a dedicated Class Teacher to join our team and inspire children to achieve their very best.
Whether you are an experienced Teacher or an Early Career Teacher beginning your career, you will become part of a collaborative and supportive school community where high-quality teaching, inclusion and pupil wellbeing are at the heart of everything we do.
This is an exciting opportunity to nurture a love of learning, help children reach their potential and play a key role in shaping the future of every pupil in your classroom.
To be successful in this role, you will:
- Have recent and relevant experience at primary level, including placements for ECTs
- Have a clear understanding of the characteristics of quality teaching and learning, enabling children at all levels of ability including the most able, to make progress
- Set high expectations for pupils' behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through well focused teaching and positive and productive relationships
About Tweeddale Primary School
Tweeddale Primary School is a thriving, well-resourced two-form entry primary school, with a purpose-built wing for our Nursery and Reception classes. We are located in the London Borough of Sutton serving families in and around the St Helier estate. At the heart of our community, we are dedicated to supporting our families’ journey through the school. We take great pride in welcoming the next generation of past pupils and their families back through our doors. We believe that families know their children best, and we use this insight as a foundation to ensure every child is truly understood.
At Tweeddale, we have six core values that form the word ‘Aspire’:
Ambitious children who want to achieve
Safe children who demonstrate self-control
Positive children who persevere
An Inclusive school that will inspire everybody
Respectful children who will become responsible adults
Enthusiastic children who are always engaged
In line with our school motto of 'Aspire and Achieve', we have a passion to see every child flourish and succeed in every area of their lives: academically, socially, emotionally and physically. Our vision is to create a safe, nurturing and inclusive school community where every child achieves their full potential. We are on a rapid improvement journey so that all pupils are ready for their next stage of education.
In GLT, we are Always Learning so professional development is a priority for all our staff who will benefit from instructional coaching and using our Tweeddale Toolkit, providing effective strategies to develop great teaching. We value colleagues who are deeply committed, solutions-focused, open-minded and model high expectations and positivity for all our children.
Why Join Greenshaw Learning Trust?
At Greenshaw Learning Trust, collaboration sits at the heart of everything we do. As part of our family of schools, you'll benefit from shared expertise, high-quality professional development and opportunities to grow your career across the Trust.
We offer our staff:
- Professional development and career progression
- Generous pension scheme
- Blue Light Card
- Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Gym discounts
- Free eye tests
- Cycle to work scheme
- Being part of a supportive and ambitious organisation
If you share our commitment to helping every child thrive, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Please download the recruitment pack for further information.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 11:59pm on Tuesday 6th October 2026. We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.
We are committed to building an inclusive, diverse workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or adjustments to interact with us, please let us know.
Greenshaw Learning Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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 Tweeddale Primary School
- Organisation type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 376 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
Two form entry Primary School within the Greenshaw Learning Trust. Located in the London Borough of Sutton
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