Class Teacher (maternity cover)

Courtwood Primary School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our team for a maternity cover period. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a supportive and engaging environment, where you can inspire children to reach their full potential.

The Job Description and Person Specification shown in the application pack will give you a good indication of who we are looking for, including the skills and experience of our ideal candidate.

Courtwood Primary School

Courtwood Primary School is a one form entry community primary school, located in Forestdale, South Croydon. Courtwood Primary pupils are well motivated and a pleasure to work with, they relate positively to each other and to visitors and demonstrate good behaviour both in and out of the classroom. We strive to provide the very best learning environment and learning experiences for our pupils, and it is the combination of these factors that leads to the improving standards at our school.

We have a dedicated staff team who work to ensure our pupils are engaged and motivated learners. Our curriculum is carefully planned and ensures our children are equipped with the knowledge, vocabulary, and cultural capital they need to support future learning. We view learning as a partnership and value the relationship between home and school; where there is a shared goal to ensure all pupils can reach their potential, both academically and personally.

The Collegiate Trust

The Collegiate Trust is a family of 8 schools, primary and secondary, located in the Croydon and Crawley areas, educating children and young people from 3-19 years of age with a clear vision to deliver exceptional education for all.

The Central Team is mainly based at Riddlesdown Collegiate, a large, outstanding (OFSTED, March 2023) secondary school in Croydon with a longstanding reputation for high standards and an exceptional education.

Benefits of working with The Collegiate Trust

We care about our staff's health and wellbeing and offer a number of benefits that can be found on our website at Benefits of Working with TCT. We continually strive to improve our employee experience, ensuring staff wellbeing is at the forefront of our decision making. We offer generous holiday and salary opportunities and are dedicated to ensuring professional development opportunities for all our staff.

How to apply

For more information on what you will be doing, who we are looking for, the school and the Trust, please download the Applicant Information Pack.

To apply, please use the Application form on the TES website.