Teacher (The Minster Nursery & Infants School, Croydon)
Year 1 Class Teacher
Start Date: September 2025
Contract: Fixed Term until the end of August 2026. Possibility of extension to a permanent contract pending staffing review.
Salary: MPS – applications from ECTs welcome.
Are you an outstanding teacher who can make a difference to children’s lives?
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity in a forward-looking
school to develop your own teaching skills and improve outcomes for all children?
The Minster Nursery & Infant School, part of the SDBE MAT, is a two form entry primary school with its own nursery class. OFSTED 2nd April 2025 said ‘This is a safe and caring place to learn. Pupils are proud of the school. They are eager and happy to start their day. The school has high aspirations for all children to achieve well. Pupils rise to these expectations.’
We are looking to appoint an outstanding and enthusiastic teacher to join our strong staff team.
The successful applicant will:
· Be an outstanding teacher who inspires and motivates pupils, parents and colleagues
· Have the drive and ability to secure excellent rates of progress and attainment for all children no matter their starting point
· Have high expectations of themselves and others
· Have a secure understanding of how to use data to ensure progress
· Be committed to their own professional development
· Have strong interpersonal and organisational skills
· Develop a strong partnership with parents and the community
· Contribute to the wider life of our school
We can offer you:
A dedicated and motivated team of colleagues and governors, committed and passionate about driving the school forward and improving outcomes for all pupils
· A happy and harmonious school community built on strong Christian and universal values
· A great opportunity to make a difference to our children
· A culture of successful mentoring, peer support and professional development
· An easily-accessible school, 10 minute walk from Wandle Park tram stop
Applicants are expected to be sympathetic to the Christian ethos of the school but not necessarily practising Christians.
Prospective candidates are encouraged to come, visit the school, and discuss the post. We would love to show you our school.
For more details please contact Mrs Nancy Cornell, Officer Manager, on 0208 6885844 or email office@minsterinfants.co.uk
Please send completed applications to: office@minsterinfants.co.uk
Closing date: 12noon Tuesday 8th July 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 15th July
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive suitable strong applications. If you are interested in working with us, please apply without delay.
The Minster School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.