Early Career Teacher
Myatt Garden Primary School, London, SE4 1DF11 days remaining to apply
Start date details
September 2026
Closing date
8 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to M2
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications and Training
Qualified Teacher Status
Degree level education or equivalent
Evidence of continuing professional development
Relevant (to be agreed) subject and/or curriculum knowledge, understanding and expertise
The ability to contribute to curriculum development and innovation across a year group
How to direct and supervise support staff in class
How children and young people learn, develop and progress through life stages and events
How ICT can be used effectively to motivate children to learn
How to plan, deliver, monitor and evaluate lessons and learning as part of the school curriculum
Health and safety practice and the role of the individual in promoting and safeguarding pupil and staff welfare
How to promote and contribute to the implementation of equalities and inclusion policies in schools
The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
The ability to collaborate effectively and efficiently with school teams and work with other professionals and agencies
Communication skills, oral, written and presentational
Ability to carry out well planned, organised and innovative lessons
The ability to establish, maintain and develop positive behaviour discipline in the classroom
Excellent teaching skills
To be a reflective practitioner, open to new ideas
The ability to use information and data for purposes of recording, monitoring, evaluation and reporting
What the school offers its staff
Our school is full of enthusiastic and talented teachers and support staff who put the children at the heart of everything they do.
At Myatt Garden we value the wellbeing of all of our staff. It is a key focus that informs every decision we make.
Come and join our team at Myatt and benefit from:
A stable, supportive and dedicated staff team who are passionate about what they do
Respectful, kind and eager pupils who love learning
An approachable, flexible and compassionate senior leadership team
Opportunities to join working groups and have your say in policy making and strategy across the school.
Excellent CPD opportunities and mentoring
Staff wellbeing committee and mental health champions
Free tea and coffee in the regularly stocked staff room
Free onsite car park
Whole staff social events
Experienced staff to guide, support and advise you
Team spirit and a ‘can do’ culture
Above all, Myatt Garden is an inclusive school that celebrates and embraces our differences. We invite you to come and be your authentic self at our school and to use your unique experiences to enhance the learning of our pupils.
Further information about the job
Myatt Garden is looking for an enthusiastic, aspirational, and motivated individual to join our team. We are looking for a teacher to complement our exceptional team who can show creativity, commitment and can demonstrate a child-centred approach to their practice.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies, be able to plan and develop an engaging, challenging and creative curriculum and have high expectations for the attainment and progress of all the children in their class. They must be able to build positive and supportive relationships with pupils and their families, work as part of a team and promote the ethos and values of our school.
The successful candidates must be available to start in September 2026.
We know that the best way to get a true feel of our school and what we are like at Myatt Garden is by visiting us. We encourage all considering this role to come and visit our school. Visits are scheduled on Tuesday 5th May at 4 pm or Thursday 7th May at 9.15 am.
Please contact Eli Tabiri, the School Business Manager, by telephone on 020 8691 0611 or send an email to recruitment@myattgarden.lewisham.sch.uk to arrange a visit on either of those days.
We encourage applications from people from all sections of our wider community especially those currently underrepresented on our teaching staff.
The closing date for all applications is noon on Friday 8th May 2026.
Commitment to safeguarding
Myatt Garden School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Any successful appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and suitable 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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Myatt Garden Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 389 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Myatt Garden Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@myattgarden.lewisham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02086910611
Myatt Garden is a vibrant and creative two-form entry primary school in Brockley. There are 393 children on roll, including our nursery. The school serves a very diverse community with our pupil premium children making up about 20% of our roll and 61% of our pupils belonging to global majority groups.
We place a high value on a broad and balanced curriculum which ensures children are passionate about learning and ready for future challenges. We have a strong shared vision where all our children are encouraged to enjoy and excel at learning and life. We have created a vibrant and enriching learning community where children, staff and families are valued, included and respected, and where all are encouraged to develop and achieve their potential and make a contribution.
We believe in the ability of every child and our mission is to create an environment where children have:
¨ the learning and social skills to succeed and contribute
¨ the confidence, enthusiasm and self-belief to achieve, create and participate
¨ the curiosity and passion to problem-solve, take risks and be ambitious
¨ and a sense of social responsibility that makes them team players, great friends and active citizens
Arranging a visit to Myatt Garden Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@myattgarden.lewisham.sch.uk.
School location
Similar jobs nearby
St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School
Peckham Road, London, SE15 5LP
Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed
Find more school jobs in London