Teacher of Yoga
Krishna Avanti Primary School, Croydon, CR0 4HA16 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 June 2026
Closing date
12 April 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
27 March 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 4 hours per week
Contract type
- Fixed term - fixed-term until April 2027
Pay scale
- UNQ1 – MPS2 pro rata
What skills and experience we're looking for
Why should you apply
You will be working in a fantastic environment.
Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual,moraland spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.
We offer a range of staff benefits including professional development opportunities, retail discounts, flexible working options, well-being programs, and more; further details at the bottom of the page.
What the school offers its staff
About The Role
Please note: This post is offered on a part-time basis (4 hours per week) and is fixed-term until April 2027
We are looking to appoint a committed Teacher of Yoga to deliver high-quality lessons at Krishna Avanti Primary School, Croydon.
The successful candidate will support pupils’ wellbeing and personal development through carefully planned, structured and inclusive yoga sessions that are accessible to all.
You will play a key role in promoting focus, balance and self-awareness, contributing to a calm and positive learning environment across the school.
You will join a collaborative and supportive staff team dedicated to high standards, continuous improvement and positive outcomes for every pupil.
This role is well suited to someone who values both academic progress and holistic education, and who is keen to contribute to the wider ethos and life of the school.
School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.
Interviews will be held on Week beginning 20th April 2026
What will you do?
- Plan and deliver high-quality yoga lessons that support the progress, wellbeing and engagement of all pupils.
- Create a safe, respectful and inclusive learning environment, maintaining high expectations of behaviour and conduct.
- Assess, monitor and support pupil progress, adapting teaching to meet a range of abilities and needs.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and the wider school community to support pupils’ development.
- Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and contribute positively to the ethos and values of the school.
What are we looking for?
- Qualified to bachelor’s degree level in relevant or allied subject
- QTS qualified
- Able to self-start, work independently and collaboratively as part of a team- whether led or leading
- Clear vision and understanding of how to implement and sustain a high-quality teaching and learning
- Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students
Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.
Further information about the job
Further information
Pre-employment checks
Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
Diversity and Inclusion
We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.
Commitment to safeguarding
Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.
Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Krishna Avanti Primary School
- School type
- Free School, Hindu, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 202 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Krishna Avanti Primary School website
- Email address
- talent@avanti.org.uk
Krishna Avanti Primary School, Croydon is a new school which opened in September 2016 and is the 5th addition to the successful Avanti Schools Trust.
Alongside our high quality provision of Early Years education, we offer practical 21st century spirituality, values-led lessons and yoga to encourage reflection; provisions that have led to outstanding behaviour and excellent attainment in our existing schools.
The ethos of our school is based upon universal principles of spirituality as exemplified in traditional Hindu thought, a truly holistic and fully inclusive education.
Arranging a visit to Krishna Avanti Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email talent@avanti.org.uk.
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