KS2 Class Teacher
Greenvale Primary School, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8PRThis job expired on 19 May 2025 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
19 May 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
13 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time position
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale (dependent on experience)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Greenvale Primary – ‘Succeeding together by loving what we do’
We are looking for an experienced Key Stage Two class teacher, keen to be part of a committed and supportive team of staff, who nurture, inspire and contribute to making our school such a happy and popular hub of the community.
We are looking for someone who:
Puts children at the heart of everything;
Is passionate about delivering high quality teaching and learning for all;
Is reflective and wants to develop and improve their practice;
Is keen to be part of a happy, friendly and successful team;
Wants to be part of our thriving and supportive community;
Is seeking opportunities to develop into middle leadership roles;
Is nurturing and will support our children to reach their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.
What the school offers its staff
Greenvale is a one form of entry school, situated on the outskirts of Croydon on a large site with extensive outside green space. The school benefits from having a Forest School and close relations with The ARC, an exotic animal centre who run educational sessions for children. We pride ourselves on the high expectations and strong family atmosphere.
We have a very experienced and committed staff who are always keen to develop themselves and provide support to colleagues where necessary. We offer lots of opportunities to develop your career as a teacher and a leader through local CPD and links with schools both in the UK and abroad.
We achieved ‘good’ in our last Ofsted inspection in May 2023.The inspector picked up on our strong family ethos. Other key highlights were that ‘Pupils know that staff are here to help them do their very best’ and described the school as a place where children can learn and have fun. A peer review conducted in April 2025 stated that ‘staff are proud to work here’ and that there were no limits to what pupils at our school can achieve.
The school is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.Any offer of employment will also be subject to satisfactory references being received in addition to documentation and qualifications being checked.
Further information about the job
Greenvale Primary – ‘Succeeding together by loving what we do’
We are looking for an experienced Key Stage Two class teacher, keen to be part of a committed and supportive team of staff, who nurture, inspire and contribute to making our school such a happy and popular hub of the community.
We are looking for someone who:
Puts children at the heart of everything;
Is passionate about delivering high quality teaching and learning for all;
Is reflective and wants to develop and improve their practice;
Is keen to be part of a happy, friendly and successful team;
Wants to be part of our thriving and supportive community;
Is seeking opportunities to develop into middle leadership roles;
Is nurturing and will support our children to reach their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.
Visits and/or a phone call to the school are strongly recommended before applying and you are also welcome to contact us for an informal discussion about this post prior to application.
If you wish to discuss this post further, please contact the school office on 020 8651 2833 or via email at dbowden@greenvale.croydon.sch.uk. All applications can be made using the forms linked to this job advert.
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on Wednesday 21st May 2025.
Greenvale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. The post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
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.
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About Greenvale Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 214 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Greenvale Primary School website
- Email address
- dbowden@greenvale.croydon.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8651 2833
Greenvale Primary School is a one form of entry school, situated on the outskirts of Croydon, Surrey on a large site with extensive outside green space. The school benefits from having a Forest School and close relations with The ARC, an exotic animal centre who run educational sessions for children. We pride ourselves on the high expectations and strong family atmosphere.
We have a very experienced and committed staff who are always keen to develop themselves and provide support to colleagues where necessary. We offer lots of opportunities to develop your career through local CPD and links with schools both in the UK and abroad. This year, our children had the opportunity to learn about sustainability and Forest learning through our ‘Green at Greenvale’ project, which included a visit to Sweden for 32 pupils!
We achieved ‘Good’ in our last Ofsted inspection in May 2023. The inspector picked up on our strong family and community ethos. Other key highlights were that ‘Pupils know that staff are here to help them do their very best’ and described the school as a place where children can learn and have fun.
Arranging a visit to Greenvale Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email dbowden@greenvale.croydon.sch.uk.
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