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Start Date: 1 September 2026
Phase: EYFS, KS1, KS2
Location: London
Rushey Green Primary School is seeking a highly motivated and committed class teacher to join our team on a permanent basis. We welcome applications from both newly qualified teachers and experienced practitioners who are passionate about helping children achieve their full potential.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be an excellent practitioner with a creative and inspiring approach to teaching
- Have high expectations and the ability to motivate and challenge pupils
- Be committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning
- Possess strong communication, interpersonal skills, and work effectively as part of a team
We offer:
- Enthusiastic pupils who are eager to learn
- A supportive and dedicated team committed to raising standards
- Strong leadership and guidance
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression
School Visits: We encourage prospective candidates to visit the school. Please contact the school office on 0208 698 5001 to book an appointment:
- Thursday 26 March 2026: 09:30–10:30 or 14:00–15:00
- Tuesday 14 April 2026: 09:30–10:30 or 14:00–15:00
Closing Date: Tuesday 21 April 2026, 12 noon
Shortlisting: Wednesday 21st April 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 28th April 2026
How to Apply: Complete the application form and send it to the office manager, Ama Singh via email: a.singh@rusheygreen.lewisham.sch.uk
Salary: Inner London Salary
Closing Date: 21 April 2026, 12.00pm
Interview Date: 28 April 2026
Other Information
Job Description
Post: Teacher
Job Purpose: To carry out the professional duties of a teacher, as circumstances may require and in accordance with the school's policies, under the direction of the head teacher.
Areas of Responsibility and Key Tasks.
Planning, Teaching and Class Management.
Teach allocated pupils by planning their teaching to achieve progression of learning through:
- Identifying clear learning objectives and specifying how they will be taught and assessed;
- Setting tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high levels of interest;
- Setting appropriate and demanding expectations;
- Setting clear targets, building on prior attainment;
- Identifying SEN or very able pupils;
- Planning learning which responds to the experience, interests and needs of the class and actively promotes equal opportunities for learning;
- Providing clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge;
- Making effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study;
- Creating an organised, safe and attractive learning environment;
- Ensuring effective teaching and best use of available time;
- Maintaining discipline in accordance with the school's procedures and encouraging good practice with regard to punctuality, behaviour, standards of work and homework;
- Using a variety of teaching methods to: match approach to content, structure information, present a set of key ideas and use appropriate vocabulary
- Use effective questioning, listen carefully to pupils, give attention to errors and misconceptions;
- Select appropriate learning resources and develop study skills through library, I.C.T. and other sources;
- Ensuring pupils acquire and consolidate knowledge, skills and understanding appropriate to the subject taught;
- Evaluating own teaching critically to improve effectiveness;
- Ensuring the effective and efficient deployment of classroom support;
- Taking account of pupils' needs by providing structured learning opportunities which develop the areas of learning identified in national and local policies and particularly the foundations for literacy and numeracy;
- Encouraging pupils to think and talk about their learning, develop self-control and independence, concentrate and persevere, and listen attentively;
- Use a variety of teaching strategies which involve planned adult intervention, first-hand experience and play and talk as a vehicle for learning.
Monitoring, Assessment, Recording, Reporting
- Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use them to improve specific aspects of teaching;
- Mark and monitor pupils' work and set targets for progress;
- Assess and record pupils' progress systematically and keep records to check work is understood and completed, monitor strengths and weaknesses, inform planning and recognise the level at which the pupil is achieving;
- Undertake assessment of students as requested by examination bodies, departmental and school procedures;
- Prepare and present informative reports to parents.
Curriculum Development
- Contribute to team responsibility for a subject or aspect of the school's work and develop plans which identify clear targets and success criteria for its development and / or maintenance;
- Contribute to the whole school's development activities
Additional Responsibilities
- Actively contribute in the life of the school, attending staff meetings, relevant training and courses, contributing to the School Improvement Plan and keeping abreast of current policy and practice.
- Be familiar with school policies and practice
- Make good working relationships with staff in school, professionals and colleagues in the wider community
- Work in accordance with the Special Needs Code of Practice in liaison with the SENCO, Educational Psychologist and other outside agencies
Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.
Employees will be expected to comply with any reasonable request from a manager to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.
This job description may be amended at any time following discussion between the head teacher and member of staff, and will be reviewed annually.