This is an excellent opportunity for an outstanding and enthusiastic teacher with excellent classroom skills and the dedication and enthusiasm to be part of a high achieving school to join our fabulous staff team and wonderful children in an inspiring school environment.
You will be qualified to degree level with a teaching qualification and you will have a passion for working within a Junior School (Nursery to Year 6), particularly in Key Stage 2. This post has the potential to suit candidates with varying experience. The class teacher role would be suitable for experienced practitioners and ECTs alike. The additional Phase Leader responsibility would suit and experienced practitioner and those with leadership experience. Candidates should make clear if they wish to apply for the Phase Leader role.
The Junior School is an integral part of the whole Royal Russell School community in which children and adults thrive. The role of class teacher and phase leader is key to the future success of our children and the successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge in English, Maths and a range of other subjects.
The School focuses on the pastoral needs and wellbeing of our children and the phase leader will build excellent relationships with children and their families. Candidates should have experience of contributing, or be willing to contribute, to the wider life of a School.
Our Offer
Royal Russell offers excellent benefits including a competitive salary on our own salary scale.
As part of the vibrant community at Royal Russell, you will join a friendly and dedicated team with easy access to transport links (Coombe Lane tram stop is opposite the School entrance).
In addition, we offer:
* Pension scheme and life insurance
* Meals in the dining hall during term-time
* Social events throughout the year, including a Christmas party for all staff
* Cycle to work scheme (salary sacrifice)
* Octopus electric car scheme (salary sacrifice)
* Free on-site parking
* Use of our on-site sports facilities, including tennis courts, swimming pool and gym
A discount of up to 50% on school fees (85% discount for wrap around care before and after school during term-time) and a 25% discount with Royal Russell Holiday Club, which operates during school holiday periods.
Further Information
Full details of our staff benefits and recruitment procedures can be found on our school recruitment page at:
You can also contact us by email at hr@royalrussell.co.uk or telephone HR on 020 8657 4433.
Applications (forms can be found on our website) will be considered on receipt and should arrive no later than the closing date specified. We welcome early applications and will review these on receipt.
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including a check against the Children’s Barred List) and other pre-employment screening including references and medical fitness.
Closing date is 9am on 28th March.
Interviews will be held on 2nd and 3rd April.