5 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    19 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    12 May 2025

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday 32.5 hours per week

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover

Pay scale

Main Pay Scale - Upper Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint a Class Teacher for 1st September 2025. This post would suit an inspirational, self-motivated and energetic practitioner who has a passion for providing quality education for all children. Applications from Early Career Teachers are welcome.

What the school offers its staff

Purley Oaks is a very happy and thriving primary school. Our children are a pleasure to teach. In our previous OFSTED inspection (February 2025), the inspectors commented, ‘Pupils and staff consistently promote the school’s values of aspiration and collaboration’ and ‘Pupils behave exceptionally well in lessons and around the school.’

You would be joining a very supportive team and would receive good opportunities for professional development. The staff and governors are committed to our vision of excellence for all.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will need an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, evidence of right to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.
Photographic identification will need to be provided at interview.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@purleyoaks.croydon.sch.uk

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Additional documents

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About Purley Oaks Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
658 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
020 8688 4268

Purley Oaks is a community school where our ‘staff share a moral purpose to give all pupils a rich education.’ - Ofsted 2019.

At Purley Oaks we believe our children can do anything if we give them the motivation and support. We are a three form entry primary school offering places from nursery through to year 6. Our school is increasingly popular and the established leadership team is committed to working towards excellence and achieving the best outcomes for all our pupils. We have high expectations of our children and offer a curriculum that is creative, balanced and fun; but more importantly based on the needs of our children. Our team of experienced staff are committed to ensuring that your child is fully prepared for every stage of their educational journey. Our goal is to equip them with skills that will enhance their future. There are no limits to what your child can achieve when they become part of the Purley Oaks community.

Our ethos is based on five themes: CARING, SHARING, LEARNING, LISTENING and OURSELVES. This ethos underpins everything we do. We provide our pupils with a rich social awareness and respect for others so that their contribution to the school community and society is both positive and one of tolerance. Our broad and balanced curriculum promotes spiritual, moral and cultural values, as well as mindfulness and the physical health of our pupils, which unites our Purley Oaks community as we strive for excellence. We ensure that all our pupils understand these principals as they begin to make their own meaningful contribution to our school and the wider community.

Arranging a visit to Purley Oaks Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@purleyoaks.croydon.sch.uk.

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