Classroom Teacher
Forest Academy, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 8HQ17 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
4 May 2026 at 1pm
Date listed
17 April 2026
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
- £37,868.00 - £50,472.00 Annually (FTE) £37,868 - £50,472 Per Annum based on Teacher Main Pay Scale (M1-M6 Outer London)
Classroom Teacher job summary
Contract: Permanent
Start Date: 1st September 2026
Salary: £37,868 - £50,472 Per Annum based on Teacher Main Pay Scale (M1-M6 Outer London)
Location: Forest Academy, Bridle Road, Croydon, CR0 8HQ
Hours Per Week: Monday - Friday (Full-Time)
Ask yourself…why do you teach?
As a teacher, you have a pivotal role to play in shaping the next generation. You have the opportunity to be a role model, with the ability to develop children’s talents. You are able to maximise their potential, enabling them to achieve something they thought they never could.
If you have this mindset and with it, a deep desire to make a difference, then Forest Academy is the school for you!
We are a school on a journey towards excellence for all
A journey that is built on equity, inclusion and ambition, with our community at the centre of everything we do.
Children at Forest Academy need people who:
Want to be here and to make a difference
Build rewarding relationships
Are aspirational
Have a sense of humour
‘The Forest Academy Family’ is seeking to appoint ambitious, creative and aspirational teachers and leaders and in return will:
Support you and celebrate the difference you are making
Value your wellbeing
Offer you the very best CPD
Recognise your potential and support your career development
Pay a competitive salary
The Inspire Partnership is a multi-academy trust of 10 schools based in Greenwich, Medway and Croydon.
If you share in our belief that success is gained by developing a growth mindset; one which values effort and believes anything is possible, then we want to hear from you!
Candidates with a range of experience are encouraged to apply. If you are ready for the next step in your career, we can offer extensive career growth and opportunities to lead beyond your own classroom. Senior leaders, middle leaders and ECTs are all very welcome to apply.
Visits to the school are encouraged - we would very much like to meet you and answer any questions you may have.
What we offer
As a Classroom Teacher, with Inspire Partnership Academy Trust, you'll enjoy a range of benefits:
Ongoing professional development
Commitment to staff wellbeing
Annual Incremental Pay Increases
Enhanced Family Friendly Pay (maternity, paternity/enhanced sickness pay)
Teacher’s Pension Scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
Eye care voucher scheme
Extensive Training and Induction program
Further details about this vacancy and the job description can be found below.
If you are ready to be a part of our dedicated team here at Forest Academy and want to make a positive impact on the lives of children, please complete the Inspire Partnership Academy Trust Application Form. Our recruitment team will be in touch, once we receive your application form.
All aspects of the application form must be fully completed to be considered for shortlisting, furthermore, please ensure that the Personal Statement in your application form addresses how you meet the duties outlined in the Person Specification. Please kindly note, we do not accept CV's. Please fill out the application form .
We reserve the right to interview and appoint at any stage during the recruitment process. Early applications are advised, as interviews will be ongoing.
If you share in our belief that success is gained by developing a growth mindset; one which values effort and believes anything is possible, then we want to hear from you!
Visits to the school are encouraged - we would very much like to meet you and answer any questions you may have.
To arrange a visit please contact: Janine Fernandes, HR Officer jfernandes@inspirepartnership.co.uk
Further information about our Trust is available at: https://www.inspirepartnership.co.uk or via our school website: Forest Academy or to discuss this opportunity, please contact Mrs Swabra Lloyd slloyd@inspirepartnership.co.uk.
For enquiries or an application pack please contact Janine Fernandes - HR Officer on 07706 829 391 / 020 8135 8372 or by email croydonhubrecruitment@inspirepartnership.co.uk
Please note we will only accept applications from candidates who have documentary evidence that they have the right to work in the UK. Forest Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff, volunteers and external agencies to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer. The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check, Medical Clearance and satisfactory Employment References.
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 Forest Academy
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 190 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Forest Academy website
School location
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