Reception Class Teacher
William Morris Primary School, Mitcham, Surrey, CR4 1PJ9 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
24 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
15 June 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time, Monday to Friday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
1. MAIN PURPOSE
- to fulfil the duties of a school teacher as set out in the latest copy of the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
- to fulfil the role of class teacher as outlined below.
2. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- to be an effective, inspirational class teacher catering for the range of needs of the children in the class – some of whom may have statements of Special Educational Needs and English as an additional language
- to provide for the learning experiences of all children and staff across the school and use the outcomes effectively to improve learning for all
- to ensure that the entitlement of all children is met through inclusion in all areas of school life
- to take an active role in children’s personal, social, emotional and educational development
- to monitor the children’s progress through rigorous tracking procedures that evaluate progress and achievement
- to ensure positive behaviour management strategies support all children’s social, emotional aspects of learning
- to provide feedback to staff, children and their families in relationship to progress, achievement, attitudes and behaviour
3. CURRICULUM, PLANNING AND REPORTING
- to teach within the framework of present and future school policies, paying particular attention to the policies for Equality, Safeguarding of Children, Special Educational Needs and Behaviour For Learning.
- to follow all Assessment For and Of Learning procedures in line with school policies and guidelines
- to plan and prepare both long and short term work for the needs of each individual
- to monitor the children’s progress through rigorous assessment for learning and tracking procedures that evidence and evaluate progress and achievement
- to communicate and consult with families of children following the school’s procedures.
GUIDELINES FOR SUPPORT
Working in whole class sessions
- to minimise distractions to the whole class by dealing with individual behaviours appropriately in line with personalised behaviour plans
- repeating or rephrasing questions
- providing additional or alternative explanations
- observing and noting contributions
- to maintain confidentiality at all times
Group or independent work
- to support key children as a part of a small group, giving commentary and questioning their learning
- to develop all children’s independent skills
- to develop knowledge and understanding of the school’s policy for supporting children with Special Educational Needs
- to be able to explain the purpose of activities to children providing a context for learning
- to agree with the Inclusion Leader, strategies for supporting individuals
- to help children to access the curriculum and support the development of targeted language
- to deal with the challenges of children with Special Educational Needs in a way that maintains confidence and self-esteem
4. SCHOOL ETHOS
- will be committed to working as part of a collaborative Federation of three schools with the Chief Executive Headteacher, Head of School, Governors and Staff
- to foster in the children a sense of responsibility and caring towards the facilities of the school and its environment
- to establish and maintain good relationships with colleagues, children and families
- to plan and develop a classroom environment which will be stimulating and conducive to a range of activities, which promote a variety of learning styles.
5. STAFF DEVELOPMENT
- to be part of the Performance Management process
- to attend appropriate courses, disseminating information, keeping staff updated of developments.
- engage in any other duties required by the class teacher, Head of School, or the Chief Executive Headteacher, which is in the scope of the post
What the school offers its staff
The BeDifferent Federated Governing Body are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and dynamic teacher to join our team in leading the learning and teaching in Reception.
We welcome applications from teachers at all stages of their career.
Our schools are based in Inner London and we serve a culturally diverse community with happy, confident and polite children. Our children enjoy learning and achieving in the context of a rich, vibrant, broad and balanced curriculum.
You should be motivated, well-organised, interested in developing your skills as a teacher and keen to contribute to the wider life of the school.
We are looking for a candidate with:
- A commitment to sustaining ‘outstanding’ achievement
- A commitment to progress of all children during a time where learning and teaching and academic standards are significantly high.
- The ability to demonstrate collaborative working partnership
- A secure understanding of Social and Emotional Aspects of Learning
- The ability to inspire and motivate children
- A passion for teaching and the knowledge to help us accelerate the progress of different groups of learners
- Good interpersonal skills.
We offer:
- Hardworking pupils who love learning
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- Excellent professional development opportunities across the three schools
- Dedicated and supportive Senior Leadership Team and governors
This is an opportunity to be instrumental in our OUTSTANDING SUCCESS…
Safeguarding Statement
The BeDifferent Federation is committed to providing equality of opportunity and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any offer to the successful candidate will be conditional upon an Enhanced Disclosure being obtained via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Further information about the job
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
Please complete the online application.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Apply for this jobAbout William Morris Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 280 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- William Morris Primary School website
- Email address
- ddoel@singlegate.merton.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8764 9765
Arranging a visit to William Morris Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ddoel@singlegate.merton.sch.uk.
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