Job Description

Employer
Chestnut Park Primary School
Location
Croydon, Greater London
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Salary
GLF Main Pay Range
Posted
31st October 2025
Expires
16th November 2025 11:59 PM
Start Date
5th January 2026
Job ID
1516092
Job Reference
CHE004


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Are you a passionate and dedicated educator looking to make a real difference in the lives of young learners? Chestnut Park Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic Year 4 Class Teacher to join our vibrant and supportive team on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to inspire curiosity, nurture growth, and contribute to a school community that values creativity, collaboration, and excellence in education.

Your opportunity

We are seeking a talented and professional teacher who shares our commitment to high aspirations, achievement, and a love of learning. You will thrive in the dynamic environment of our school, embracing the joys and challenges of teaching. Creativity, collaboration, and a passion for delivering engaging lessons will be at the heart of your practice.

What We Are Looking For

Build positive, supportive relationships with young children. Be enthusiastic and committed to working collaboratively as part of a team. Communicate confidently and effectively with pupils, parents, and colleagues. Show dedication to raising the achievement of all students, regardless of ability. Bring energy, innovation, and a desire to make a meaningful difference in the classroom.
Please read the full job description and person specification for more information.

About Chestnut Park Primary School, part of the Chalklands Cluster

Our School sits within an established cluster of Primary schools, overseen by a Regional Director. Along with Chestnut Park, our cluster includes the following other schools; Whyteleafe Primary School, Warlingham Village Primary School, Marden Lodge Primary School, and Hillcroft 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.

Join the 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

GLF Schools Employment Offer

GLF Schools has a generous employment offer, which allows all our colleagues to Grow, Learn and Flourish

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
Please read the attached Join Our Community candidate pack for further information.

The Details

Start Date: 5th January 2026


Pay Scale: GLF Main Pay Range


Contract type: Permanent


Closing Date: 16 November 2025


Interview date 19th November 2025




GLF Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Employment is subject to a satisfactory enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).



As a Trust, we are happy to discuss flexible working opportunities. GLF Schools recognises and celebrates the diversity of its schools and their communities. There is a shared commitment across the Trust to develop further a culture of respect, where discrimination is not tolerated, and individuals are treated equitably and fairly and feel a sense of belonging. We strive for an inclusive environment where staff, children and students are comfortable to express their own identity, should they wish, in which diversity and inclusion is of mutual benefit for everyone in our schools. We particularly welcome applicants from under-represented groups including those based on ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.



We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response. Therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.



We also reserve the right to interview shortlisted candidates ahead of the closing date.



Please be advised that references may be requested on receipt of your application. Please state if you wish this to be delayed until shortlisting/interviews have taken place.