Year 5 Class Teacher (Open to ECTs!)

Contract: Maternity Cover

Start date: 1st September 2026

End date: TBC, expected contract length to be 1 or 2 terms

Location: South Croydon A successful and reputable one-form-entry primary school near to South Croydon is seeking a Year 5 Class Teacher to support them with a maternity cover contract from September 2026.

This primary school is situated in a lovely sub-urban town on the border of Croydon and Surrey, with excellent transport routes as it is walking distance from Purley overground train station, plus, host on-site parking or free on-street parking nearby.

Teachers who have worked at this school consistently report positive feedback, noting how great the senior leadership support is and behaviour is fantastic.

The Headteacher offers 1 full day fortnightly off-timetable to dedicate to planning (paid as normal).

This is a classroom teaching role in Year 3 is offered on your pay scale in line with experience via PAYE.

Key Responsibilities:

Take full teaching responsibility for a lower Key Stage 2 class (Year 3)

Plan and deliver engaging, differentiated lessons in line with the National Curriculum Assess, monitor, and report on pupil progress, adapting teaching to meet needs Create and maintain a positive, well-managed classroom environment Support the learning and development of all pupils, including SEND and EAL Safeguard and promote the wellbeing of all child...