Primary Teacher & Year Group Leader (TLR2A)

Chase Bridge Primary School, Twickenham, TW2 7DE

13 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  4 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 May 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Head of year or phase
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Hours: Full time - 32.5 hours, 39 weeks, term time only
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Salary: £37,870 to £49,978 (MPS1 to 6) - Outer London (pending pay award).
• Additional allowances:

  TLR 2A (£3,527) for year group lead responsibilities.

What skills and experience we're looking for

This role is not suitable for ECTs or recently qualified teachers. We are looking for experienced teachers with proven impact. Applicants for the Year Group Leader responsibility should demonstrate strong classroom practice, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to lead, support and inspire colleagues within a year group team.

We are looking for someone who:

• is passionate about high-quality teaching and learning;

• has high expectations for all children;

• can inspire curiosity, confidence and a love of learning;

• works collaboratively and communicates effectively with pupils, families and colleagues; and

• can contribute positively to the wider life and leadership of the school.

Year Group Leaders at Chase Bridge play an important role in:

• raising standards and improving outcomes across the year group;

• leading by example in classroom practice and professional conduct;

• supporting staff wellbeing whilst maintaining high expectations;

• driving curriculum consistency, assessment and planning; and

• supporting the implementation of whole-school priorities and improvement strategies.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• a welcoming and highly supportive leadership team;

• enthusiastic children who are kind, motivated and proud of their school;

• a strong commitment to professional development and career progression;

• a research-informed culture where staff learning is highly valued;

• a broad and creative curriculum with excellent enrichment opportunities;

• engaged and supportive families;

• excellent facilities, extensive grounds and onsite parking; and

• access to Westfield Health Cover and the Teachers’ Pension Scheme.

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

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.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Chase Bridge Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 667 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chase Bridge Primary School website
• Email address: mkan@chasebridge.richmond.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02088921242
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chase-bridge-primary-school

Our vision at Chase Bridge is for all children to excel at learning, express their talents and care for others. We are a thriving, multi-award winning, three form entry Community Primary and Nursery School in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames situated next to the Allianz Stadium, Twickenham with onsite parking.

We provide a learning environment where children feel secure, are confident and at the same time, challenged to explore and understand the world around them. Our aim is for the children to achieve their full potential; be safe and happy; develop a love of learning; and the skills of independence to make informed choices.

We place huge importance on the emotional wellbeing of our staff, children and our wider community. Having achieved our Attachment Aware Schools Award, we take great pride in our appointed role as MHST Cluster Lead where we work in partnership with primary, secondary and special schools from across Richmond impacting over 7000 children and staff.

In March 2025, we were judged as Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted:

Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years provision: Outstanding

The inspection report captures the heart of what makes Chase Bridge exceptional: “Pupils work together to fulfil the school’s vision to ‘be ready, be safe, be respectful’. Pupils demonstrate excellent behaviour and delight in supporting each other.” Our children thrive not just academically, but also personally and socially, benefiting from a wealth
of extracurricular and leadership opportunities, including clubs in chess, coding, magic and music, as well as involvement in ambassador roles across the school.

Our school community is vibrant and diverse, united by a shared ethos of Caring for Others, Nurturing Talents and Excelling at Learning. These core values shape every aspect of school life.

Arranging a visit to Chase Bridge Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email mkan@chasebridge.richmond.sch.uk.

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