Primary Teacher

Primary Teacher – Croydon | Permanent September 2026 Role

A well-established Primary Teacher opportunity is available from September 2026 at a highly regarded Croydon primary school rated Good by Ofsted. The school has built a strong reputation locally for its calm learning environment, ambitious curriculum, and carefully structured support for teachers at every stage of their career. Whether you are an ECT looking for a strong induction or an experienced Primary Teacher ready for progression, this role offers long-term stability in a school where staff are encouraged to refine their practice thoughtfully and collaboratively. Pupils are engaged, behaviour across the school is purposeful, and leadership places genuine emphasis on manageable workload and high-quality teaching.

As a Primary Teacher in this Croydon school, you will join a close-knit teaching team with shared planning systems and regular instructional coaching built into the timetable. Staff benefit from clear curriculum sequencing, dedicated subject leadership support, and weekly professional development focused on practical classroom improvement rather than administrative tasks. Senior leaders are visible throughout the school and actively involved in mentoring and lesson development. The school also invests heavily in reading, early language acquisition, and enrichment opportunities, creating an environment where teachers can focus on excellent classroom practice.

Key Highlights:

• Primary Teacher – full-time permanent role
• Salary MPS1–UPS3 Inner London £38,766 – £60,092
• Croydon, South London location with excellent transport links
• Ofsted Good primary school with strong pupil outcomes
• September 2026 start for permanent appointment
• Established mentoring programme for ECTs and experienced staff
• Structured curriculum planning that reduces unnecessary workload

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Delivering engaging lessons that build confidence and independence
• Planning creative learning opportunities across the primary curriculum
• Tracking pupil progress through clear formative assessment strategies
• Supporting reading development through whole-school literacy approaches
• Collaborating with phase leaders on curriculum refinement and enrichment
• Maintaining purposeful routines that encourage excellent behaviour

Ideal Candidate for this Croydon School:

• Qualified Primary Teacher with UK QTS
• ECTs welcomed alongside experienced Primary Teacher applicants
• Demonstrates consistently good classroom practice and strong subject knowledge
• Understands effective behaviour management within inclusive classrooms
• Values collaboration, reflection, and professional development opportunities
• Shows commitment to raising attainment across diverse pupil groups

Why Join this Croydon School?

• Weekly coaching sessions built into directed time
• Carefully sequenced curriculum resources shared across year groups
• Dedicated reading intervention spaces and specialist support staff
• Leadership team known for low staff turnover and internal progression
• Broad enrichment programme including music, sport, and outdoor learning
• Well-organised pastoral systems supporting both pupils and staff

How to Apply:

Applications are being reviewed ahead of the September 2026 intake, with interviews planned throughout the summer term. If this Primary Teacher role in Croydon matches the next stage of your teaching career, apply through this listing today.