Class Teacher
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 April 2026 |
| Location: | South Croydon, Surrey, CR2 8PR |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 95ed57e6-d2a5-4402-9214-6bfd5bc02327 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Greenvale Primary – ‘Succeeding together by loving what we do’
We are looking for a full time Class Teacher to join our team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be keen to be part of a committed and supportive team of staff, who nurture, inspire and contribute to making our school such a happy and popular hub of the community.
We are looking for someone who:
• Puts children at the heart of everything;
• Is passionate about delivering high quality teaching and learning for all;
• Is reflective and wants to develop and improve their practice;
• Is keen to be part of a happy, friendly and successful team;
• Wants to be part of our thriving and supportive community;
• Is seeking opportunities to develop into middle leadership roles;
• Is nurturing and will support our children to reach their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.
What the school offers its staff
We have a very experienced and committed staff who are always keen to develop themselves and provide support to colleagues where necessary. We offer lots of opportunities to develop your career as a teacher and a leader through local CPD and links with schools both in the UK and abroad.
We pride ourselves on our approach to inclusion.
We work closely alongside other local schools and The ARC Centre who share our site and have - amongst other animals - capybaras and a porcupine!
We have led three visits to Sweden in the past three years with the Turing scheme.
We are a Talk for Writing school and pride ourselves on high standards, and our outcomes frequently exceed national expectations.
We have experienced and committed leadership and support teams.
We have an extensive school site which includes a Forest school.
Further details about the role
Visits and/or a phone call to the school are strongly recommended before applying and you are also welcome to contact us for an informal discussion about this post prior to application.
If you wish to discuss this post further, please contact the school office on 020 8651 2833 to speak with our Headteacher, Dan Bowden, or via email at dbowden@greenvale.croydon.sch.uk.
All applications can be made using the forms linked on our website (under 'About' and then 'Vacancies').Please copy and paste the following link to access our vacancies webpage directly:
https://www.greenvale.croydon.sch.uk/about-our-school/vacancies/
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on Thursday 16th April 2026.
Greenvale Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Any offer of employment will also be subject to satisfactory references being received and qualifications being checked. Greenvale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. Thepost is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and governors to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Greenvale Primary – ‘Succeeding together by loving what we do’
We are looking for a full time Class Teacher to join our team on a permanent basis. The successful candidate will be keen to be part of a committed and supportive team of staff, who nurture, inspire and contribute to making our school such a happy and popular hub of the community.
We are looking for someone who:
• Puts children at the heart of everything;
• Is passionate about delivering high quality teaching and learning for all;
• Is reflective and wants to develop and improve their practice;
• Is keen to be part of a happy, friendly and successful team;
• Wants to be part of our thriving and supportive community;
• Is seeking opportunities to develop into middle leadership roles;
• Is nurturing and will support our children to reach their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.
What the school offers its staff
We have a very experienced and committed staff who are always keen to develop themselves and provide support to colleagues where necessary. We offer lots of opportunities to develop your career as a teacher and a leader through local CPD and links with schools both in the UK and abroad.
We pride ourselves on our approach to inclusion.
We work closely alongside other local schools and The ARC Centre who share our site and have - amongst other animals - capybaras and a porcupine!
We have led three visits to Sweden in the past three years with the Turing scheme.
We are a Talk for Writing school and pride ourselves on high standards, and our outcomes frequently exceed national expectations.
We have experienced and committed leadership and support teams.
We have an extensive school site which includes a Forest school.
Further details about the role
Visits and/or a phone call to the school are strongly recommended before applying and you are also welcome to contact us for an informal discussion about this post prior to application.
If you wish to discuss this post further, please contact the school office on 020 8651 2833 to speak with our Headteacher, Dan Bowden, or via email at dbowden@greenvale.croydon.sch.uk.
All applications can be made using the forms linked on our website (under 'About' and then 'Vacancies').Please copy and paste the following link to access our vacancies webpage directly:
https://www.greenvale.croydon.sch.uk/about-our-school/vacancies/
Interviews for shortlisted candidates will take place on Thursday 16th April 2026.
Greenvale Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Any offer of employment will also be subject to satisfactory references being received and qualifications being checked. Greenvale Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children. Thepost is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and governors to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.