Tidemill Academy is a great, two-form entry primary school situated next to the busy and diverse Deptford High Street.  We are proud to be one of the first DfE Attendance & Behaviour Hubs in the country. Our KS2 results for Reading, Writing and Maths are consistently well-above the national average for attainment and progress at the expected standard and greater depth.

Our school is co-located with the Deptford Lounge building.  We have great sports facilities, modern learning environments and are well resourced. Deptford is well-located, only 6 minutes from London Bridge and 11 minutes from Cannon Street by train, as well as being accessible by DLR (walking distance from Deptford, Deptford Bridge and New Cross stations).  Deptford is also served by many buses.

Tidemill has a truly rich and diverse community.  Culturally, our pupils are 88% other than White British. The ethnic groups most represented at Tidemill are Black African (32%), Black Caribbean (12%), White British (12%), Other White (6%) and Chinese (4%) (March 2025). 52 languages are spoken and 40% of our children have English as an additional language. 27% of our pupils have SEND. 42% of our pupils receive the Pupil Premium Grant. We have a very successful track record of supporting disadvantaged pupils, often at least doubling the progress percentages of all pupils nationally.

Vision

Our vision is to ensure ALL children leave Tidemill Academy as confident, kind, creative and resilient individuals, ready and equipped to make a positive difference to society, now and in the future. Through an exceptionally rich curriculum that inspires a lifelong love of learning, children will be curious and encouraged to take risks in their learning. Tidemill’s ‘skills and attitudes’ will play a fundamental role in school life. Learning in our great school will be exciting, inspiring and memorable.

Meaningful leadership and community opportunities will develop responsible citizens, who are articulate, respectful and appreciative of differences. The highest expectations and aspirations will be held for everyone in our community, with exceptional progress being evident. Everyone will feel a sense of belonging to the school community and able to make a valuable contribution; well-being for all will be paramount. All individuals will thrive and achieve their very best in a caring, supportive and ambitious learning environment.

To achieve our vision, our focus is on a determined and relentless effort to raise standards within the context of high quality educational provision. There is a strong ‘can do’ ethos and the energy and vision to make a genuine difference to the lives of those in our whole school community. There is a clear understanding that the highest standards for children will only be achieved through the use of a wide range of focused strategies impacting on children as well as their families. Education, in the formal sense, is at the heart of this, but the time pupils spend at Tidemill, in and beyond the core school hours, include a wide range of enrichment opportunities targeting both pupils and parents. All of this is set in the context of a school where visitors regularly remark on the quality of positive relationships between and among staff and pupils.

We are looking to appoint an inspirational, ambitious and talented Class Teacher to join our dedicated and enthusiastic team. The role of the Class Teacher is central to the success of Tidemill Academy and is a position which has a direct impact on the outstanding learning opportunities provided to our pupils.    

Class Teachers are responsible for the day-to-day teaching and learning provision for all children in their class, including those with Special Educational Needs, English as an Additional Language, more-able learners and children eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant.  You will receive high quality CPD to ensure that you are supported in all aspects of your work.  

We welcome applications from Early Careers Teachers (ECTs) as well as experienced teachers.

We rightly pride ourselves on the high expectations we place on the academic achievements and behaviour of all children, whatever their need, as well as a broad, diverse and engaging creative curriculum which underpins all that we do. Tidemill Academy is an inclusive setting, valuing all children’s achievements, ensuring that each child is given every opportunity to meet their full potential.  There is no doubt that Tidemill Academy is an exciting place to be – for children, staff, parents and the local community! 

As a Class Teacher, you will be passionate about ensuring the best outcomes for children and giving them every opportunity to succeed, whatever their barriers may be.  At Tidemill, every child is respected and treated as an individual, with no limits placed on their learning – just opportunities to continually improve. 

 Whatever your teaching background, we would love to hear from you! 

What we’re looking for?

• A motivated individual who wants to achieve the very best for the children in our care and be relentless in the pursuit of excellence 
• Excellent inter-personal skills
• Experience as a highly effective Classroom Teacher
• Excellent communication skills and a good sense of humour 
• Good organisational skills
• Creativity which drives all aspects of teaching and learning

To book your visit or for an informal discussion, please contact the school office.  School visits are encouraged and are by appointment only.