17 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    1 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    15 May 2026

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Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 year

Pay scale

Main Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Experience of teaching within EYFS and/or KS1

  • Strong understanding of the National Curriculum and EYFS Framework

  • Experience of planning and delivering high-quality lessons that meet the needs of all learners

  • Ability to create a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

  • Experience of using assessment effectively to support pupil progress

  • Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to build positive relationships with pupils

  • Experience of supporting children with SEND and adapting provision accordingly

  • Commitment to raising standards and achieving positive outcomes for all children

  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team and contribute to the wider life of the school

  • Strong communication and organisational skills

  • Experience of working in partnership with parents and carers

  • A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

  • Willingness to lead or contribute to a curriculum area would be desirable

    • What the school offers its staff

  • A welcoming, supportive, and inclusive school community

  • Stable, friendly and dedicated staff who work collaboratively as a team

  • Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who enjoy learning

  • A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and work-life balance

  • Access to high-quality professional development and training opportunities

  • Opportunities for career progression and leadership development

  • Supportive senior leaders and governors

  • A well-resourced learning environment

  • Access to employee wellbeing support and occupational health services

  • A commitment to safeguarding, equality, and inclusion

  • Opportunities to contribute to curriculum development and the wider life of the school

  • A positive and caring working environment where staff are valued and respected

  • A supportive ECT Mentor and thorough induction support

    • 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

    We are committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check will be completed for all applicants.

    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.

    ClassTeacher Advert June 2026.pdf - 187 KB (opens in new tab)
    Job Application Form.docx - 92.9 KB (opens in new tab)
    Classteacher JD & PS.pdf - 29.1 KB (opens in new tab)
    Job Application Guidance Notes.pdf - 47.6 KB (opens in new tab)

    About Ivydale Primary School

    School type
    Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
    Education phase
    Primary school
    School size
    466 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    3 to 11
    Ofsted report
    View Ofsted report
    School website
    Ivydale Primary School website
    Email address
    headteacher@ivydale.southwark.sch.uk
    Phone number
    02076392702
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    teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/ivydale-primary-school

    At Ivydale we believe there is no greater responsibility than working with children to give them the best possible education - an education which not only provides them with the academic skills they need but one which celebrates their uniqueness and develops their sense of purpose as positive, resilient and respectful citizens.
    Our curriculum enables children to understand their place in the local community and beyond so that they are able to respond to, and shape the world around them.
    We are a diverse, creative and dynamic school that is very much at the heart of the local community. Through art, music, sport and community events, we take every opportunity to continue a tradition of family and neighbourhood participation.

    Arranging a visit to Ivydale Primary School

    To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headteacher@ivydale.southwark.sch.uk.

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