Class Teacher Vacancy – Dalmain School

Job title:

Class Teacher Vacancy – Dalmain School

Company

Lewisham Council

Job description

Job Description:Class Teacher VacancyThe roleAre you a newly qualified teacher or teacher with a few years’ experience looking for a new challenge and exceptional, research driven professional development?Would you like to join a team, recently judged by Ofsted as Outstanding for Behaviour & Attitudes, and Personal Development, where:“Pupils flourish at this warm and welcoming school.”“Pupils leave the school well rounded and very prepared for the future.”“Pupils behave extremely well in lessons and around the school site. As a result, they feel happy and safe.”“The school has created an engaging and exciting curriculum. The curriculum is effective in supporting pupils’ learning across the broad range of subjects.”“They (leaders) have high expectations for pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).”“Leaders at all levels are highly ambitious for the school’s future. Staff appreciate leaders’ concern for their well-being and workload.”“Behaviour in lessons and around the school is calm, caring and harmonious. Pupils learn how to recognise and manage their emotions. They are independent, resilient and highly enthusiastic about their learning.”We are seeking to appoint creative, inspirational and aspirational class teachers to work at Dalmain, starting in September 2025. We welcome applications from Early Career Teachers or Mainscale teachers of any level and can offer either full time or part time hours for these roles – the important factor is a passion for learning, progress and achievement. We also have the exciting possibility of whole school leadership for the right person.We are looking for an outstanding practitioner in EYFS or KS2, but would welcome applications from anyone with a passion for teaching.Dalmain is a successful 2 form entry community school with a diverse, caring and hard-working community of adults and children. We are passionate about balancing academic rigour in teaching and learning with creativity through a rich and broad curriculum.LocationDalmain School, Grove Close, Brockley Rise, London SE23 1AS
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed – please call the school to arrange an appointment.What we’re looking forThe successful candidates will work with children to give them access to the curriculum and will have:-

• A love of children and a passion for making a difference to young children’s lives;
• Qualified Teacher Status;
• A passion for learning and achievement;
• Experience of teaching children in EYFS, KS1 or KS2;
• Excellent practice with high expectations.
• Secure pedagogical understanding of current teaching practices;
• A thorough and up to date understanding of how young children learn.

What we can offer:

• Enthusiastic, motivated and friendly children who are excited about learning
• Dedicated, hardworking and talented teachers & support staff who are passionate about what they do
• A rigorous internal and external professional development programme including excellent support for ECTs
• Excellent professional development opportunities
• Outstanding behaviour
• The possibility of flexible working for either full or part time hours
• A supportive governing body who are committed to helping the school move forward

Applications will not be considered without a completed application form.Salary details and further informationSalary according to experience and qualifications.Dalmain School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Any offer of appointment will be subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.Closing dateVisits to the school prior to the deadline are warmly welcomed – please call the school to arrange an appointment.Please email your application to or mail to the Headteacher Erika Eisele in an envelope marked ‘Private & Confidential’.Closing date for advert – Wednesday 23rd April at 10:00am with shortlisting the same dayInterviews: Monday 28th or Wednesday 30th April, and the successful candidates will start on 1 September 2025.Please visit our website for application form: –

Expected salary

Location

Lewisham, South East London

Job date

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 05:54:35 GMT

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