12 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    21 June 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    9 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - 2 Years

Pay scale

M1 -M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

¿Quieres marcar la diferencia? ¿Puedes inspirar, motivar y entusiasmar a niños increíbles? ¡Entonces Elmwood es el lugar para ti!

  • QTS preferred, although unqualified teachers will be considered
  • Previous experience teaching both Spanish and PE
  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
  • Deliver dynamic and interactive Spanish and PE lessons that inspire and motivate the pupils.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • Develop and implement lesson plans that align with the curriculum and meet the needs of all pupils.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues to share best practices and contribute to the school's overall success.

What the school offers its staff

Inspire, Motivate, Make a difference in Croydon – Join Our Team as a Key Stage 2 PE & Spanish Teacher!

We offer a:

  • Enthusiastic, curious, and well-behaved children who love learning.

  • Supportive, friendly team who genuinely collaborate
  • School Counsellor available - Wellbeing matters
  • Cycle to Work scheme + on-site parking
  • Vibrant school community where your ideas, talents, and ambitions will be encouraged.

  • Leadership team committed to staff wellbeing and professional growth.

and

  • All our rooms have air conditioning


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.

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About Elmwood Junior School

School type
Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
476 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
02086844007

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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