Year 1 Class Teacher

We are looking to appoint a full-time class teacher from September 2026, teaching in one of our Year 1 classes. South Norwood is a fantastic school to start your teaching career, or to further develop it and move into middle leadership roles within the school or wider academy trust. We have a stable and happy staff team who work in year group teams for planning and sharing workload. Although this is a role listed to start in the new academic year, please note that our INSET days are on 27th and 28th August. We are a two-form entry school in the South Norwood area of Croydon, with an 'Enhanced Learning Provision' in the heart of a vibrant community and with excellent transport links. More importantly, we have amazing children and a large team of staff who work hard to ensure that everyone learns to succeed. As an integral part of our community, South Norwood Primary School is dedicated to providing an inspiring and inclusive curriculum. We will nurture and challenge our children to dream big and become valuable global citizens - beyond the walls of our learning environment. Visits to the school are encouraged and can be arranged via the school office on 0208 654 2983 ext. 0. South Norwood Primary School is part of The Pioneer Academy Trust which is an academy trust with schools across London and the South East. At The Pioneer Academy, we put children first, pioneering excellence and championing each and every child. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise. Find out more at: South Norwood Primary School - Home and www.thepioneeracademy.co.uk At The Pioneer Academy, we take the wellbeing and mental health of our staff seriously which is why we are committed to regular reviews of staff well-being and reducing staff workload. We have increased our PPA offer this year to up to 5 hours for full time teachers, and regular additional release time scheduled for all subject leaders across the school. We create bespoke career pathways for every member of staff, identifying and growing talent, with outstanding professional development opportunities at every stage of your career. We also have an Employee Assistance Programme with a range of resources to support wellbeing which is available to all employees and their immediate family members 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. What we offer you: A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school, the Trust and in the local community. A supportive and collaborative working ethos, including support from the Trust’s Central Executive Team and a range of experts, such as specialists in EYFS, SEND and Phonics. A Trust wide curriculum with shared planning and resources, including adaptive teaching tools, to significantly reduce workload for teachers and subject leaders. High quality development programme with induction programmes for all new s