Class Teacher

Howard Primary School, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1DT

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Main Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

This is what we are looking for:

• Are you, or do you aspire to be, an outstanding teacher with a passion for the job and the ability to inspire?
• Are you someone who enjoys working alongside other people?
• Are you someone keen to improve your own practice and enjoys autonomy?
• Do you have a positive attitude and a sense of humour?
• Are you a solution finder?
• Do you have the excellent interpersonal skills necessary to work as part of a team, as well as, to lead and motivate teams?
• Yes? Then your future is at Howard. Come and meet us!

What the school offers its staff

• Regular coaching opportunities between staff.
• Regular opportunities for CPD through drop ins / learning walks / support groups.
• A range of professional development opportunities through Croydon Educational Partnership, national organisations, and other selected partners
• Opportunities to gain experience in leadership

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

How to apply:

• Online application pack is available via our website. Follow the link to our school website - https://www.howard.croydon.sch.uk/schoolvacancies/

• To discuss the post or organise a visit contact the Office Manager, on 020 8688 4216 or hr@howard.croydon.sch.uk

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Howard Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 408 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Howard Primary School website
• Email address: mholdway1.306@lgflmail.org
• Phone number: 0208 688 4216
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/howard-primary-school

Howard Primary School is a dynamic 2 form entry school serving a diverse and multicultural community in South Croydon. Our pupils are at the heart of everything we do. Our 4 Core Values - Be Kind, Be Safe, Be Respectful, Be Prepared – influence our practice, policy and are strongly imbedded pillars on which our school’s success stands.
We have a dedicated staff team who understand that success is built on strong relationships and work hard to achieve the best possible outcomes for all children.

Arranging a visit to Howard Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mholdway1.306@lgflmail.org.

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