ECT Class Teacher

Elmwood Junior School, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2PL

16 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  17 May 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 - £37,870

What skills and experience we're looking for

Good classroom practice

• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons
• Good subject and curriculum knowledge
• Understanding of how children learn and how to adapt teaching accordingly

Classroom management

• Establishes clear routines and expectations
• Builds positive relationships with pupils
• Manages behaviour effectively using consistent strategies

Assessment and feedback

• Uses assessment to inform planning
• Provides clear, constructive feedback to support progress
• Tracks pupil attainment and identifies next steps

Adaptability and inclusion

• Differentiates teaching to meet diverse learning needs
• Supports pupils with SEND, EAL, and varying abilities
• Promotes an inclusive and respectful classroom environment

Communication and teamwork

• Works collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and parents
• Communicates clearly and professionally
• Open to feedback and mentoring

Professionalism and organisation

• Manages time and workload effectively
• Meets deadlines and maintains accurate records
• Demonstrates commitment to safeguarding and school policies

What the school offers its staff

Why Elmwood?

• Supportive, friendly team who genuinely collaborate
• A comprehensive ECT induction programme with experienced mentors
• Strong focus on staff development and CPD
• Wellbeing matters: school counsellor available
• Cycle to Work scheme + on-site parking
• A school community where every child—and every teacher—matters

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or to find out more about the school, please contact our school office using the number below: 020 8684 4007 or email recruitment@elmwood-jun.croydon.sch.uk

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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and any other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Elmwood Junior School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 7 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 476 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 7 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Elmwood Junior School website
• Email address: recruitment@elmwood-jun.croydon.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02086844007
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/elmwood-junior-school

Elmwood Junior School is a vibrant, diverse and dynamic school in the centre of Croydon. We believe in providing the very best opportunities by having an outstanding learning culture for our children through exciting and creative lessons, respectful behaviour and highly skilled professional and caring staff.

We believe, that through the learning journey that children experience at Elmwood Juniors, children will be confident learners, with a passion to inspire others, and be ready to make a positive contribution to the future anywhere in the world, wherever their futures take them.

The values, skills and knowledge learnt will be the foundations on which ambitious dreams can be made. We are proud of the potential developed, instilled and encouraged into every child and the amazing opportunities from Sports, Music, Computing, Art and filming to excellent progress in Maths, English and Science.

We are an open, inclusive and supportive community and look forward to meeting any new members to our community.

Arranging a visit to Elmwood Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@elmwood-jun.croydon.sch.uk.

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