Reception Class Teacher

Chestnut Park Primary School, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 2UR

42 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  12 February 2026

• Closing date

  26 March 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 February 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: GLF MPR 1 to MPR 3

Reception Class Teacher job summary

Chestnut Park Primary is seeking an inspiring and enthusiastic Reception Class Teacher to join our vibrant, nurturing Early Years team from April 2026 on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator to deliver high‑quality, imaginative teaching that sparks curiosity, builds independence and lays the foundations for a love of learning. If you are committed to exceptional classroom practice, fostering children’s wellbeing and working collaboratively within a supportive, forward‑thinking school community, we would love to hear from you. 

Visits for candidates are encouraged, please view the job description for details on how to arrange. 

Your opportunity

As our new Reception Class Teacher, you will take the lead in planning and delivering high‑quality, engaging lessons that promote strong early learning and inspire every child to thrive. You will create a nurturing, inclusive classroom environment where children feel safe, confident and excited to explore, ensuring learning is well‑differentiated and supports all abilities, including those with SEND.

The role involves effective use of assessment to monitor progress, set ambitious targets and adapt teaching accordingly, as well as maintaining high standards of behaviour, communication and wellbeing. You will work closely with parents, carers and external agencies, contribute to school-wide initiatives, and play an active part in staff meetings, professional development and the wider life of our Outstanding school community.

What we're looking for:

• Qualified Teacher Status and a strong track record as a good or outstanding practitioner.
• Experience using assessment and data to inform planning and improve outcomes.
• Confident supporting children with SEND and delivering inclusive learning.
• Positive, motivated and reflective, with a commitment to professional development.
• A strong communicator and team player, aligned with the values of GLF Schools.

Please read the full job description and person
specification for more information. 

About Chestnut Park Primary School, part of the
Chalklands Cluster

Our School sits within an established cluster
of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Chestnut Park, our cluster
includes the following other schools; Whyteleafe
Primary School, Warlingham Village Primary School, Marden Lodge Primary School,
and Hillcroft Primary School .

This is an exciting opportunity to work
collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and
experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education
and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career
progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your
professional development.

In June 2018 we were awarded our OUTSTANDING status by Ofsted. Chestnut Park received OUTSTANDING in all areas. 

Join the GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a
community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular
progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to
grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

• A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils
• Founded
  upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness


• 43
  primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the
  south of England


• We
  work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique
  identity


• Committed
  to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible
  education

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer,
which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

• Access
  to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme 


• Flexible
  working options


• Generous
  holiday allowance


• Work
  life and family friendly policies


• Employee
  wellbeing initiatives


• Career
  pathways and talent management


• Access
  to a staff benefits portal


• Community
  and collaboration working model

Please read the attached Join Our Community
candidate pack for further information.

The Details 

Start Date: 13 April 2026 

Pay Scale: GLF MPR 1-3 

Contract type: Permanent 

Closing Date: 26th February 2026 

Interview date: 10th March 2026 

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

GLF Schools recognises its moral and statutory responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Each GLF School has a Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL), contact details are published on each school website. The school DSL is the person responsible for all safeguarding within that school.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Chestnut Park Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 599 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Chestnut Park Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/chestnut-park-primary-school

Welcome to Chestnut Park Primary School

Thank you for expressing an interest in Chestnut Park Primary School, the first of GLF Schools within Croydon.

Thank you for visiting our website. I would like to wish you a warm welcome to Chestnut Park Primary School where the children's well-being is at the core of all we do and we strive to provide the best education.

We are a three-form entry primary school in the heart of Croydon, catering for children aged between 4 and 11. This year we will be at full capacity and will be welcoming our first year 6.

At Chestnut Park we have a passionate and dedicated team of staff who make great efforts to support the children to achieve their full potential by ensuring they are inspired by what they are learning. This is underpinned by an innovative tailored-made curriculum that has been created to engage, excite, and inspire the children. It gives them the opportunities and experiences, and teaches them a range of skills and knowledge to reinforce their love and passion for learning.

We are incredibly proud of our children at Chestnut Park and delighted to say that our children see our school as a safe place to be. Somewhere where they feel happy and valued. We continue to believe in setting the highest possible standards in everything we do, ensuring our children can be the best they can be through the embedded school values of: self-control, tolerance, respect, awareness of others, no one left out and growing friendships.

In June 2018 we were proud to be judged as OUTSTANDING in our Ofsted inspection - a true reflection of our tireless commitment to the children and their education journey.

At Chestnut Park Primary School, we believe in working with the local community to ensure school is a place 'where children grow, learn and flourish together'. This ethos is embedded within our vision, values and aims. A whole school focus on language development ensures our children make good progress throughout their time at Chestnut Park. If you are looking for a reception school place for 2021, please do contact our school where you will receive a warm welcome from our staff and children.

I hope our website gives you an insight into Chestnut Park that shows you just some of the exciting things we offer our children.

Hayley Lewis

Head of School

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