• About The Role

  • Please Note: This is a part time role working 14 hours per week, we will consider applications from candidates who are looking for either 2/3 days per week. There is also a possibility for a TLR for the successful candidate. You will be working with Year 5 pupils for the final term. However, 2025/6 academic year and onwards is yet to be decided. 
     
    Inspire, Educate, and Shape the Future as a Primary Teacher
     
    Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young learners? We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Teacher to join us. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire the next generation, while supporting pupils to reach their fullest potential in a nurturing and inclusive environment.
     
    As a valued member of our team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the educational experiences of all pupils in your care. You will be responsible for their learning and achievement, ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. You will build positive and relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues, creating a safe and stimulating environment that promotes mutual respect and high standards of behaviour.
     
    Collaboration is at the heart of what we do. You will work proactively and effectively with learners, families, governors, other staff, and external partners to support the best outcomes for pupils. Your commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people will ensure a secure and supportive school environment where everyone feels valued and empowered to succeed.

    This is more than just a teaching role—it’s a chance to grow professionally, refine your teaching practices, and make a lasting impact on the lives of children. Whether you’re leading lessons, creating engaging resources, or providing targeted support, you will be instrumental in driving high standards of teaching, learning, and pupil progress.
     
    Join us and be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to excellence and innovation in education. Together, we will create an inspiring journey of discovery for every child in our school.

    School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.
    What will you do?
    • Deliver the curriculum, prepare teaching materials, and ensure high standards of literacy and student progress.
    • Establish a safe and stimulating environment, manage classroom behavior, and promote student well-being.
    • Use assessment data to monitor student progress, set targets, and plan lessons.
    • Collaborate with colleagues, participate in professional development, and communicate effectively with parents and external bodies.
    • Promote and safeguard the welfare of students, ensuring compliance with school policies and protocols.

  • About Us

  • Why should you apply 

    You will be working in a fantastic environment. 

    Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place. 

    We offer a range of staff benefits including professional development opportunities, retail discounts, flexible working options, well-being programs, and more; further details at the bottom of the page. 

    What are we looking for?
    • Qualified to bachelor’s degree level in relevant or allied subject 
    • QTS Qualified
    • Able to work independently, collaboratively and as part of a team
    • Excellent communication skills with children, parents and carers
    • Ability to create and maintain professional working relationships
    • Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students
    Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.
     
    Further information
    Pre-employment checks
    Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.
    Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

    Diversity and Inclusion
    We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics. 
    Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.
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About our School

Whilst being a Hindu faith school, we are fully inclusive and will welcome pupils and staff from all backgrounds, with or without a faith. This exciting opportunity to join the school at the start of its journey and help create an outstanding learning environment for the children of Croydon. The successful candidate will be committed to excellence, inclusion and the school’s spiritual ethos.

You will be working as part of a team who are passionate about providing the very best experience for our students.

This is a unique opportunity to help develop a new and innovative school, which will be shaped by three key elements for both students and staff:

Educational excellence

Character formation

Spiritual insight