Class Teacher in Stanmore

Please note: This role is offered on a fixed-term basis until 31 August 2026. There may be an opportunity for longer term roles in the new academic year.

About us and the role

We are looking to appoint a Class Teacher who shares our commitment to high standards, inclusive education and pupil wellbeing. The successful candidate will be passionate about creating a nurturing, inspirational learning environment where every child feels valued and supported to achieve their best. At Avanti House Primary, you will join a collaborative and supportive team dedicated to delivering a broad, engaging curriculum that meets the needs of all learners. Staff work closely together to share best practice, reflect on teaching and learning, and continuously improve outcomes for pupils. You will play an important role in helping children make excellent progress academically, socially and emotionally. This is an opportunity to further develop your practice within a school that values reflection, continuous improvement and professional integrity. School visits are welcomed and encouraged. Please contact the school to arrange a suitable time.

The staff at Avanti House Primary School are passionate about our school and are relentlessly focused on improving the achievement and opportunities for all our students. All staff that work at the school will need to subscribe to our ethos and values and seek to improve and develop their own practice and performance for the benefit of our students. This is a unique opportunity to work in a school which is driven by three key elements for both students and staff:

• Educational excellence
• Spiritual insight

Through professional development, we support our staff to excel in creating a highly successful learning environment for our students and we are an ambitious team who strive to ensure that all students enjoy learning and surpass expectations.

What will you do?

• Take responsibility for the progress, achievement and wellbeing of all pupils in the class, ensuring inclusive practice and high expectations for every learner.
• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching that is well-structured, appropriately differentiated and informed by assessment and pupil data.
• Create a safe, respectful and purposeful learning environment that promotes positive behaviour, independence and a love of learning.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers, and wider partners to support pupils’ academic and personal development.
• Uphold professional standards, contribute to the wider life of the school, and actively engage in safeguarding and professional development.

Why should you apply

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. You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Teacher pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)
• Cycle-to-work Scheme

What are we looking for?

• Qualified to bachelor’s degree level in relevant or allied subject
• A belief in the unique potential of every student
• Able to self-start, work independently and collaboratively as part of a team- whether led or leading
• Clear vision and understanding of how to implement and sustain a high-quality teaching and learning
• 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

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.