Reception Class Teacher and Early Years Lead
St Peter's Primary School, South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 7AR14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2025
Closing date
12 May 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
28 April 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of year or phase
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M3 upwards
What skills and experience we're looking for
If you are looking for your next role in teaching alongside a step into leadership, we would love to hear from you! The key skills and experience we are looking for in a candidate are:
Experience of teaching in EYFS with evidence of good progress and achievement of pupils
Up to date knowledge of the national curriculum, with particular reference to EYFS
Previous experience of teaching phonics and early reading
Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to maintain a positive, productive learning environment leading to very good progress for all pupils.
A high level of literacy and numeracy skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The ability to create an effective and stimulating learning environment.
Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Experience of developing positive relationships with parents, carers and other stakeholders.
Experience of using assessment and data to accurately monitor and evaluate student progress and provide constructive feedback.
Ability and knowledge to use a range of strategies to manage effective learning behaviour.
Knowledge of strategies to inspire and improve outcomes for students
A solid understanding of child protection and good safeguarding practice and how to implement this in the school environment.
Show a clear understanding of the principles of equal opportunities and inclusion and the ability to put these into practice.
What the school offers its staff
We are a lovely school with a caring and supportive team of staff.
We offer our staff a range of benefits including:
Professional development and career progression
Generous pension scheme
Blue Light Card
Eligibility for Teacher Art Pass (teaching staff only)
An Employee Assistance Programme
Gym Discounts
Free eye tests
Cycle to work scheme
Green car scheme
Being part of a great team and expanding organisation
Please download the recruitment pack for further information and we encourage visits to the school to get a real feel for who we are and what we can offer.
Further details about the role
We are looking for a qualified teacher currently working at M3 or upwards with experience of teaching in EYFS alongside experience of teaching phonics and early reading. Someone who has a high level of literacy and numeracy skills with excellent verbal and written communication skills. You will be able to work independently and as part of a team with the right attitude to lead our experienced EYFS team.
As EYFS lead you will.
Lead the EYFS curriculum and support the SLT with raising standards in Teaching and Learning.
Set high expectations and continuously monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of learning outcomes and provision across EYFS.
Carry out day to day line management of the early years team, ensuring effective use of all staff within the team.
Understand and carry out performance management duties for all staff within the early years phase.
Oversee the Baseline Assessment procedures for the school
Support behaviour management in EYFS in line with the school behaviour policy; ensuring that children understand our values from the beginning of their education at St. Peter’s.
Other responsibilities will include:
A full-time teaching role in one of our two Reception classes, working alongside our fantastic Reception team.
Ensure that learning is matched to individual pupils’ needs, taking into account all aspects of inclusion; using a variety of teaching methods and catering for different learning styles, ensuring equality of opportunity for all.
Use our school tracking system (Insight) (training will be provided if required).Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use such data to improve specific aspects of teaching and plan further learning opportunities.
Be a positive role model who consistently models the attitudes, values and behaviour which are expected of pupils and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position.
Please download our recruitment pack for full details of this role.
Commitment to safeguarding
St. Peter’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The recruitment process will include an enhanced DBS check, medical screening, confirmation of right to work in the UK and all other pre-employment checks in line with safer recruitment requirements. Please note that you will be asked to bring photographic ID and proof of relevant qualifications to interview. References and other pre-interview checks will be sought for shortlisted candidates. All candidates must be willing to sign a staff disqualification declaration.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs are not accepted.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Peter's Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 415 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Peter's Primary School website
- Email address
- careers@st-petersprimary.co.uk
- Phone number
- 0208 688 5414
St Peter’s Primary School is a diverse and inclusive school in the south of the London borough of Croydon. We are a happy and caring school where every child is encouraged to work to achieve their best. Our hard-working and dedicated staff never stop looking for ways to enhance the experiences we offer our children.
With around 420 pupils, we still have a close-knit family feel that nurtures all pupils and families and allows for a sense of belonging.
We are a values-based school and our six core values underpin everything that we do.
We strive to reach high standards, and this is further embedded through our successful relationships with parents and the local community. Education is best done in partnership between home and school, and we regard parents as an active partner in their child's education and value their interest and support.
We are part of the Greenshaw Learning Trust, a trust which seeks to build a ‘family’ of like-minded schools that share essential values and a common ethos and vision for education and learning, and collaborate to provide mutual support, share their good practice and learn from each other.
We are passionate about our school and work exceptionally hard to create a unique place of learning for our children. If you would like to find out more, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Caroline Barriball and Samantha Sandle
Co-Headteachers
Arranging a visit to St Peter's Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email careers@st-petersprimary.co.uk.
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