Year 1 or 2 Primary Teacher (including English/phonics lead).

Are you looking for a Primary Teacher position in a wonderful school in Croydon? Then Tradewind would love to have you on board.

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking a passionate, hard-working Year 1 or 2 Teacher to join this 'Outstanding' School. The salary will be Outer London pay scale £36,320 - £47,592.

This position is until the end of the academic year July 2025, with the potential for a permanent role for the right candidate.

The school is very inclusive and has a strong, caring ethos, enriched by pupils from a range of social and cultural backgrounds. The successful Year 1 or 2 Primary Teacher will be a highly motivated, outstanding teacher with excellent classroom management skills and high expectations for all children. They will be passionate about making learning fun, relevant, enjoyable, and challenging. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-moving, forward-thinking school that is a great place to work.

We are looking for a Year 1 or 2 Primary Teacher who can:

• Provide a safe, happy, and stimulating environment in which each student can reach their full potential
• Use targeted teaching to ensure all students make fast and consistent progress across all the curriculum
• Have high aspirations and expectations for students in both behaviour and achievement
• Encourage each child to be positive and self-motivated, taking responsibility for their own actions
• Fit in with the diverse, inclusive curriculum, which is balanced and differentiated to the needs of each student

Additionally, this role includes extra responsibilities such as leading English/phonics across the school.

• Leadership experience is required
• Strong subject knowledge of English and phonics curriculum

The school is based in Sutton and is easily accessible by car, with parking surrounding the school if the car park fills up. Access by public transport is also an option, with local buses just outside the school and the Northern line a 5-minute walk away.

To join us and be successful in this full-time position, you will need to:

• Hold QTS status or an equivalent teaching qualification
• Overseas Trained Teachers will be considered if you have a comparable qualification with a UK teaching qualification and you can comply with the other points
• This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS Disclosure, Overseas Police Clearances (if applicable), and professional reference checks
• Your CV must cover the last 10 years of employment history where possible, and any employment breaks must be explained
• You must have the legal right to work in the UK

Click "Apply Now" to get your application started for the role of KS1 or KS2 Year 1 or 2 Primary Teacher. For more information, you can contact Stephanie McGowan at (phone number removed) / (url removed)