Reception, KS1 Class Teacher - Croydon Primary

1st September start
Full Time
Posted 22 days ago
Expiring 1st January
Croydon, London
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We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, self-motivated, and energetic practitioner who has a passion for providing quality education for all children. Are you fun, nurturing and have bundles of creativity and can help support our pupils explore the world around them? If you think you can make a difference to the lives of our pupils and their families in the community, we can’t wait to meet you!Summary: Key Responsibilities: We have an exciting opportunity for a practitioner who has experience across the primary phase from EYFS to KS2. This is an exciting time for our school as we are nearing the end of our third year in delivering the Oasis Primary curriculum, which was highlighted as a strength from our recent Ofsted (June 2023). ‘Leaders have designed a broad and ambitious curriculum. This curriculum caters for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The curriculum is well sequenced. Pupils can build up their knowledge and skills with increasing depth and complexity. ‘ We need you to have experience in building strong relationships with families to continue to drive forward high expectations in terms of attainment and attendance, and be committed to helping every pupil achieve, no matter what their starting point. Our pupils deserve the best – is that you?
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We are a one-form entry academy dedicated to valuing, supporting, and challenging our pupils. We leave no pupil behind; and strive to ensure that no ceiling is put on an individual pupil’s potential. Our recent Ofsted report (June 2023) highlighted ‘Leaders have high aspirations for all pupils. Pupils behave exceptionally well. Leaders make their expectations very clear to pupils. This is a calm and orderly school. Leaders have established a set of values that inform pupils’ behaviour. Pupils know and understand these values.’

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