Class Teacher
Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy, London, N9 8DRThis job expired on 30 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Start date details
1st September 2025
Closing date
30 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 April 2025
Job details
Job role
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
- £36,412.00 - £53,993.00 Annually (FTE) MPR1 - UPS3 + Health Cash Plan + Generous Pension
Class Teacher job summary
Our wonderful primary school and nursery is where children are at the heart of everything we do. We believe every child deserves an excellent education in a safe, nurturing environment with staff who care deeply and go above and beyond. Our children consistently achieve some of the best results in the borough, with progress and attainment well above national averages. We are proud to be ranked in the top 5% of schools nationally and to have received a national Silver Award for Primary School of the Year. At our academy, success is celebrated, relationships with families are strong, and every child is supported to thrive and reach their full potential.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and committed Class Teacher to join our friendly and inclusive primary school. You will create a positive, engaging and well-structured learning environment where all pupils are supported to achieve their best. With a passion for teaching, you’ll plan and deliver high-quality, differentiated lessons that inspire curiosity, confidence and progress. The role involves fostering a love of learning and supporting the academic, social and emotional development of all pupils.
The ideal candidate will have QTS, strong classroom management, excellent communication skills, and a creative, reflective approach to teaching. You will be committed to inclusive practice, pupil wellbeing and improving outcomes for all learners. If you're ready to make a difference in a vibrant, supportive school community, we’d love to hear from you.
What We OfferOur pledge is to offer a supportive, caring, meaningful place to work and learn. Being an employer of choice is our continued aspiration. We offer a range of benefits to our staff:- North Star Wellbeing Scheme, covering a range of healthcare cover and benefits
- Career pathways and leadership development
- Continuous professional development and training opportunities
- Promote manageable workloads and support a healthy work life balance
- Generous pension scheme
- Subsidised lunches in our canteen
- Cycle scheme
- Free onsite parking
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Early applications are encouraged as this vacancy may close if we receive sufficient applications.
Please note we do not accept CVs and you must apply via My New Term.
Safeguarding Statement
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and any other checks relevant to their role, in line with safer recruitment practices.
Equal Opportunities
We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive working culture that reflects our Trust's ethos of being ‘Stronger Together.’ The Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all. It aims to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
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Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
We are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. As part of our recruitment process, the successful candidate will be required to undergo enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and any other checks relevant to their role, in line with safer recruitment practices.
About Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy
- School type
- Free School, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 780 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Woodpecker Hall Primary Academy website
Woodpecker Hall Academy is a wonderful primary school and nursery, and a proud member of North Star Community Trust, a family of schools united by the belief that we are Stronger Together. The Trust plays a vital role in the communities it serves, creating real, lasting change through education, opportunity and support.
At Woodpecker Hall the children are at the heart of everything we do. We believe every child deserves an excellent education in a safe, nurturing environment with staff who care deeply and go above and beyond. Our children consistently achieve some of the best results in the borough, with progress and attainment well above national averages. We are proud to be ranked in the top 5% of schools nationally and to have received a national Silver Award for Primary School of the Year.
Our pledge is to offer a supportive, caring, meaningful place to work and learn. Being an employer of choice is our continued aspiration. We offer a range of benefits to our staff.
We are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive working culture that reflects our Trust's ethos of being ‘Stronger Together.’ The Trust is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all. It aims to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date. Early applications are strongly encouraged, as the vacancy may close early.
We do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted via My New Term.
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