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Forge Wood Primary is seeking an inspiring and dedicated KS1 or EYFS Class Teacher to join our vibrant school community on a permanent basis from April 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator to make a meaningful impact within a supportive, forward-thinking team, helping our youngest learners thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. We warmly encourage ECTs to apply, as we offer strong mentoring and development to help you grow in your teaching career. If you're enthusiastic, child-centred, and eager to contribute to our growing school, we'd love to hear from you.

Overview

Your opportunity in this role is to deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that meet the educational needs of all children, ensuring excellent teaching and learning across the class. You will plan and deliver well-structured lessons with clear objectives, high expectations, and appropriate levels of challenge, while effectively managing the classroom environment and utilising assessment to support progress. As a reflective practitioner, you will differentiate learning, deploy support staff effectively, and foster independence, curiosity, and pride in children's work. Alongside your teaching responsibilities, you will contribute to the pastoral care of pupils, maintain clear communication with parents and external agencies, and carry out monitoring, assessment, and reporting duties. You will also participate in staff meetings, professional development, appraisal processes, and the wider life of the school, ensuring strong teamwork and a commitment to ongoing improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons that meet the educational needs of all children
• Plan and deliver well-structured lessons with clear objectives, high expectations, and appropriate levels of challenge
• Manage the classroom environment effectively and use assessment to support progress
• Differentiated learning and effective deployment of support staff
• Foster independence, curiosity, and pride in children's work
• Contribute to the pastoral care of pupils
• Maintain clear communication with parents and external agencies
• Carry out monitoring, assessment, and reporting duties
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, appraisal processes, and the wider life of the school

Qualifications

• QTS
• Be dynamic, enthusiastic and motivated
• Be able to develop positive relationships with young children
• Be able to develop an understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
• Be able to stay calm and objective when presented with unusual or challenging behaviour
• Be enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• Be a confident and clear communicator with parents
• A commitment to raise the achievement of all students of all abilities
• A successful track record of improving performance outcomes

About GLF / Cluster

Our School sits within an established cluster of schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Forge Wood Primary School our cluster includes Southgate Primary School, Salfords Primary School, Kilnwood Vale Primary School, Greenway Junior School, Lime Tree Primary School, Merstham Primary School. This is an exciting opportunity to work collaboratively with colleagues across this cluster, to share expertise and experience, ensuring all children in our schools receive an excellent education and reach their potential. It also provides opportunities for career progression across the cluster and gives you the chance to further your professional development.

GLF Schools Community

As a part of GLF Schools, you will join a community of staff dedicated to transforming education. With regular progression discussions, there will be a wealth of opportunities for you to grow your career, whether in one of our 43 academies or in our central team.

A Multi Academy Trust with over 2,500 colleagues and over 19,000 pupils founded upon the values of Respect, Inclusivity, Integrity and Kindness. 43 primary and secondary schools across 7 Local Authority areas across the south of England. We work as a community whilst ensuring each school maintains its own unique identity. Committed to ensuring all children and young people receive the best possible education. Access to our highly competitive Teachers Pension Scheme. Flexible working options. Generous holiday allowance. Work life and family friendly policies. Employee wellbeing initiatives. Career pathways and talent management. Access to a staff benefits portal. Community and collaboration working model.