Teacher

Heathfield Academy, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1EQ

9 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  25 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  16 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (693)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time, term time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to M6: Outer London Pay scales

What skills and experience we're looking for

• be passionate about teaching and learning;
• be an innovative and reflective practitioner who is keen to learn;
• be a positive role model, who will inspire and motivate others;
• have a ‘can do’ attitude;
• be committed to improving the life chances of every

What the school offers its staff

• a dedicated leadership team, who are committed to supporting and developing colleagues;
• excellent professional development and promotion opportunities;
• free school lunch, freshly cooked each day in our Academies;
• membership to Perkbox discount scheme;
• 50% reduction to Benenden Health Care subscriptions;
• A friendly and welcoming working environment.

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

STEP Academy Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check is required for this post.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Teacher Job Description Person Specification.pdf - 231 KB (opens in new tab)

About Heathfield Academy

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 411 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Heathfield Academy website
• Email address: office@heathfieldacademy.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/heathfield-academy

STEP Academy Trust is an exciting, dynamic place to work that can offer great opportunities to the right candidate. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, join us as we ‘Strive Together for Excellence in Partnership’.

Arranging a visit to Heathfield Academy

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@heathfieldacademy.org.

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