- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 239 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Joydens Wood Infant School website (opens in new tab)
Class Teachers
More than one location, Nexus Education Schools Trust13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Autumn 2025
Closing date
14 March 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
24 February 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share)
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main payscale
What skills and experience we're looking for
We’re looking for exceptional teachers who:
- Possess a deep understanding of outstanding teaching practices and pedagogy.
- Are reflective practitioners, eager to grow and evolve in their teaching journey.
- Bring enthusiasm, energy, and a genuine passion for education to their role.
- Thrive in a collaborative environment and value the power of teamwork.
- Believe in nurturing the whole child - academically, socially, and emotionally.
- Embrace professional development as a pathway to continuous improvement.
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold a degree and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be working towards, with relevant primary teaching experience.
- Be self-driven, proactive, and an exceptional communicator.
- Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and professional growth.
Please state your preference for location on your application form, ie Bromley, London, Kent.
What the school offers its staff
Nexus Education Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS clearance.
We’re proud to offer:
- Endless Growth Opportunities: Access to ongoing professional development to help you thrive in your career.
- Thriving Partnerships: Strong collaborations with schools to enhance your impact and network.
- A Happy and Supportive Team: Work alongside a motivated, friendly, and encouraging group of professionals. We are committed to helping you achieve your professional goals.
- Comprehensive Training and Development: NEST supports the continuous growth of all our staff.
- Course and Qualification Opportunities: Enhance your skills for your current role or prepare for future opportunities.
- Career Advancement: Gain qualifications that can help you progress within the organisation.
- Resources You Deserve: A well-equipped environment with the tools and support you need to succeed.
- Innovative Culture: Join an organisation that values creativity, teamwork, and fresh ideas.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy staff benefits like the Cycle to Work scheme and technology discounts.
- Special Discounts: Gain access to CSSC Benefits, BHN Extras and Blue Light Card savings, making your life outside work even better.
Further details about the role
Main Purpose of the Role:
To provide high-quality teaching and care for a designated class or group of pupils, ensuring their education and welfare align with the Teachers’ Standards, the requirements of the Primary Curriculum, and the school’s aims, values, and policies.The role includes fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging environment that supports pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development.As a Class Teacher, you will also contribute to the collective responsibility for the welfare, discipline, and holistic development of all pupils within the school community, working collaboratively to uphold our shared commitment to excellence and equity in education.
Planning and Teaching
- Take ownership of the classes and groups assigned to you by the Headteacher, embracing the opportunity to inspire and nurture every pupil.
- Deliver lessons with skill, creativity, and empathy, ensuring each child feels valued and supported.
- Maintain the highest standards of education, fostering a learning environment where pupils are motivated, curious, and fully engaged.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver captivating learning experiences tailored to meet the diverse needs of your learners, aligning with the school’s innovative curriculum.
- Communicate clearly and effectively, structuring lessons to maximise understanding and progression.
- Cultivate independent, confident learners who demonstrate resilience and a love for learning.
- Ensure all pupils, regardless of background or ability, have their individual needs met and are given the tools to succeed.
- Work collaboratively with classroom support staff, ensuring their skills are utilised effectively to enhance the learning experience for all pupils.
Classroom Management
- Create a vibrant, inspiring classroom where displays and working walls showcase and support pupils’ learning, bringing their achievements and current topics to life.
- Foster a positive and respectful atmosphere by promoting excellent behaviour, consistently aligning with the school’s behaviour policy.
- Champion the social and emotional well-being of pupils, ensuring a nurturing environment where every child feels valued and supported.
- Build strong pastoral connections with pupils, offering guidance and encouragement to help them thrive both academically and personally.
Monitoring, Assessment and Recording
- Keep a close eye on each pupil’s progress, using assessments and evaluations to celebrate achievements and identify areas for growth, all in line with statutory requirements and school policies.
- Harness the power of data to track progress, inform your teaching, and ensure every child is reaching their full potential.
- Play an active role in the school’s continuous improvement by contributing to the annual self-evaluation programme, helping shape the future of teaching and learning.
- Collaborate on the moderation of learning and achievements to maintain consistency and celebrate excellence across the school community.
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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@nestschools.org
CVs are not accepted.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
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Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About the schools
- Type
- Multi-academy trust
- Email address
- recruitment@nestschools.org
Multi Academy Trust based in South London
School Details
Joydens Wood Infant School
Farnborough Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 216 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Farnborough Primary School website (opens in new tab)
Highfield Infants' School
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 269 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Highfield Infants' School website (opens in new tab)
Perry Hall Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 427 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Perry Hall Primary School website (opens in new tab)
Goose Green Primary and Nursery School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 256 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
Highfield Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 370 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Highfield Junior School website (opens in new tab)
Marjorie McClure School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 19
- School size
- Up to 100 pupils
- Age range
- 4 to 19
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Marjorie McClure School website (opens in new tab)
Alexandra Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 232 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Alexandra Junior School website (opens in new tab)
Balgowan Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 615 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Balgowan Primary School website (opens in new tab)
Dog Kennel Hill School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 242 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Dog Kennel Hill School website (opens in new tab)
John Donne Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 395 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- John Donne Primary School website (opens in new tab)
Alexandra Infant School
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 196 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Alexandra Infant School website (opens in new tab)
Childeric Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 418 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Childeric Primary School website (opens in new tab)
Pickhurst Infant Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 7
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 341 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 7
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Pickhurst Infant Academy website (opens in new tab)
Rotherhithe Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 343 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Rotherhithe Primary School website (opens in new tab)
Manor Oak Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 203 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Manor Oak Primary School website (opens in new tab)
Bickley Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 417 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Bickley Primary School website (opens in new tab)
John Keats Primary School
- School type
- Free School, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 308 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- John Keats Primary School website (opens in new tab)
Worsley Bridge Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 375 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Worsley Bridge Primary School website (opens in new tab)
Joydens Wood Junior School
- School type
- Academy, ages 7 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 313 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report (opens in new tab)
- School website
- Joydens Wood Junior School website (opens in new tab)
Arranging a visit to Nexus Education Schools Trust
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@nestschools.org.
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