Class Teacher (Reception)

Gorringe Park Primary School, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 2YA

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 March 2026

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  16 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 9 Months - March 2026 to December 2026 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Full-time equivalent salary: Inner London - M1-M6 Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

• We are looking for someone who:

  • Is committed to a child-led approach to teaching and learning
  • Is innovative and creative in using a range of learning strategies to support the learning of all children across the curriculum
  • Has the ability and determination to inspire and motivate children to achieve their best
  • Effectively secures high levels of achievement and emotional well-being for every child
  • Is an approachable, empathetic team player who holds high expectations of themselves and others
  • Is able to communicate effectively with all members of the school community
  
  

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• Pupils who are curious, keen and enthusiastic to learn
• Committed, enthusiastic and supportive colleagues who are open to new ideas and strive for excellence through continuous professional dialogue
• An ambitious and highly motivated senior leadership team
• An exciting and supportive working environment
• An inclusive, nurturing culture and an ethos that recognises the contribution of every member of the school community

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Gorringe Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of students and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Appointment of any post will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Scheme, confirmation of qualifications, experience checks and satisfactory references.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Upload additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher Job Description Jan 2026.pdf - 115 KB (opens in new tab)

Class teacher ad January 2026.pdf - 188 KB (opens in new tab)

Teacher PS Jan 2026.pdf - 131 KB (opens in new tab)

About Gorringe Park Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 432 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gorringe Park Primary School website
• Email address: kyleah.widdicombe@gorringepark.merton.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0208 648 1451
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gorringe-park-primary-school

Our vision for all of our pupils is to Believe, Achieve and Succeed.

Gorringe Park Primary School is a successful, friendly and inclusive primary school. We serve a culturally diverse community in Mitcham, Surrey. We were rated as ‘Good’ during our last OFSTED inspection in February 2023. We are a happy school where children enjoy learning and achieving in the context of a rich, vibrant, broad and balanced curriculum.

Arranging a visit to Gorringe Park Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kyleah.widdicombe@gorringepark.merton.sch.uk.

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