FULLTIME, FIXED TERM CLASS TEACHER VACANCY
Required for: 1st September 2025
Contract: Fixed Term for 1 year, maternity cover
Salary: Main Pay Scale – Upper Pay Scale (Outer London Weighting)
We are seeking to appoint a Class Teacher for 1st September 2025. This post would suit an inspirational, self-motivated and energetic practitioner who has a passion for providing quality education for all children. Applications from Early Career Teachers are welcome.
Purley Oaks is a very happy and thriving primary school. Our children are a pleasure to teach. In our previous OFSTED inspection (February 2025), the inspectors commented, ‘Pupils and staff consistently promote the school’s values of aspiration and collaboration’ and ‘Pupils behave exceptionally well in lessons and around the school.’
You would be joining a very supportive team and would receive good opportunities for professional development. The staff and governors are committed to our vision of excellence for all.
Purley Oaks Primary School is committed to safeguarding. The successful candidate will need an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, evidence of right to work in the UK and two satisfactory references.
Please bring to the interview photographic identification and certificates of all relevant qualifications.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
We aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all.
VISITS TO THE SCHOOL ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED
Applicants are encouraged to make an appointment to view by contacting Miss Smith (PA to Headteacher):
020 8688 4268 or hr@purleyoaks.croydon.sch.uk.
DATA PROTECTION
In line with UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) the school is responsible for holding and protecting personal data. We are required to share some data with our Local Authority, Croydon Council and the Department for Education. For further information please see our Data Protection Policy and Privacy Notices.
APPLICATIONS
Please complete the application and equal opportunities monitoring forms and provide a supporting statement which shows how you meet the criteria outlined in the Person Specification.
AS A SAFER RECRUITMENT SCHOOL REFERENCES WILL BE SORT PRIOR TO INTERVIEW. PLEASE PROVIDE TWO EMAIL ADDRESSES ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM FOR YOUR REFEREES.
Application forms and supporting statements should be sent to: hr@purleyoaks.croydon.sch.uk.
Closing Date: 19th May 2025, 12.00 midday
Interviews: From 19th May 2025 onwards
Tenable: 1st September 2025
We may call candidates for interview earlier than advertised depending on receipt of suitable applications.
Class Teacher Advert September 2025
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form
Class Teacher Job Description September 2025