Primary School Teacher

Primary School Teacher (QTS Required)

Location: Croydon

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Start Date: September 2026

Contract Type: Full-Time, Long-Term, Permanent Opportunities Available

Exciting Primary Teaching Opportunities in Croydon

Your Teaching is currently recruiting for Primary School Teachers to join a number of highly regarded and supportive primary schools across Croydon.

These are fantastic opportunities to join welcoming schools with strong leadership, engaged pupils, and collaborative teaching environments. Successful candidates will begin in September 2026, giving teachers plenty of time to prepare for the new academic year and become part of their new school community.

Schools are keen to identify the right candidates early and are arranging lesson observations, trial days, and interviews as soon as possible. This allows both the teacher and the school to assess whether the role is the right fit before formal appointments are made.

Due to the quality of these opportunities and schools' intentions to secure strong candidates early, interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly.

About the Role

As a Primary School Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons, assessing pupil progress, and creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment that supports learning and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering high-quality lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Creating an engaging and inclusive classroom environment.
• Assessing, monitoring, and reporting on pupil progress.
• Differentiating lessons to meet the needs of all learners.
• Managing classroom behaviour effectively and promoting positive attitudes to learning.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and parents/carers.
• Supporting pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Contributing to the wider life of the school community.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Recent experience teaching within a UK primary school.
• Strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to plan, deliver, and assess lessons effectively.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Valid DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one).
• Available full-time (5 days per week).
• Previous primary school teaching experience is essential. These positions are not suitable for candidates without classroom teaching experience in a UK primary school setting.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• September 2026 start.
• Opportunity to join a well-respected Croydon primary school.
• Supportive leadership and collaborative teaching teams.
• Professional development and career progression opportunities.
• Dedicated consultant support throughout the recruitment process.
• Long-term and permanent opportunities available.

About Your Teaching

Your Teaching works with schools across London to connect talented education professionals with rewarding opportunities. We pride ourselves on providing a professional, transparent, and supportive recruitment service to both schools and candidates. Your Teaching is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Apply Now

Schools are already arranging trial days, and interviews with suitable candidates, allowing both parties to determine whether the role is a strong fit ahead of the September start.

Applications are being reviewed as they are received, and schools are keen to secure the right teachers early. Early applications are strongly encouraged.

Work Location: In person