Greatfields Primary is a growing mixed community school. We are fortunate to be housed in a fabulous modern building which boasts large class rooms that provide a clean and spacious environment for our children to learn in. We pride ourselves on providing a caring and friendly atmosphere associated with smaller schools. We provide a curriculum that acknowledges the importance of the basic skills, but endeavours to teach those skills in an exciting way, as well as finding time to focus on more creative and artistic skills and making sure that we enjoy what we learn, using our local and wider environments and opportunities to support this.

At Greatfields Primary School we take pride in developing a love of learning in all children. We challenge all children to strive for academic, creative, sporting and personal success within a broad, vibrant and enriched curriculum.  Our core values can be summarised as RESPECT – Resilience, Empathy, Self- belief, Perseverance, Effort, Courageous and Tolerance. We encourage children to take ownership of, and responsibility for, their learning and behaviour. We aim for our children to fulfil their potential and shape their future.

 Why work at Greatfields Primary?

·       Amazing, well-behaved children, who are happy at school and excited by what they are learning each day.

·       A fantastic new build, which includes access to secondary school resources and expertise.

·       A local school with all the advantages of a successful academy group, including a strong central team of support, teaching and leadership staff.

·       Greatfields Primary School is a short walk from Barking Station and has close access to EL1 and EL2 bus services.

 If you are an experienced teacher looking to take the next step in your career, we offer the opportunity to further develop your expertise within a supportive and ambitious academy environment. You will join our Primary teaching team in a school that values professional growth and offers excellent opportunities for leadership and progression. Whether you’re looking to deepen your practice or take on new responsibilities, our school provides a range of bespoke courses and qualifications to support your continued development.

 Your Opportunity:

We can offer you the opportunity to advance your career within a supportive academy environment. You will be part of a school established in developing practitioners and nurturing excellent future leaders, with unrivalled opportunities for progression; whatever your aspirations as a teacher, middle or senior leader, our School supports teachers in their progression through a range of bespoke courses and qualifications, including the Aspiring Leaders, NPQML and NPQSL programmes to help you achieve your ambitions more quickly.

What we are looking for:

We look for talented individuals who want to be a part of transforming education in London, and helping create exceptional places of learning. We are looking for:

·       A qualified practitioner who holds QTS or equivalent;

·       A passion for children’s learning and development;

·       A willingness to try new things and to help develop new strategies in curriculum and assessment;

·       To develop their own practice through a coaching model;

·       The ability to motivate, lead and inspire colleagues through different projects;

·       High aspirations for all children and a desire to raise standards;

·       High aspirations for themselves and a commitment to further development.

Key Responsibilities:

·       Plan and implement developmentally appropriate and engaging learning experiences based on the Early Years curriculum or the National Curriculum.  

·       Create a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where children feel valued and respected.

·       Foster positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues to ensure effective communication and partnership working.

·       Assess children's progress and use assessment data to inform planning and differentiate instruction to meet individual learning needs.

·       Collaborate with colleagues to contribute to the ongoing improvement of the teaching practices within the school.

Qualifications and Skills:

·       Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

·       Sound knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Curriculum and the National Curriculum.

·       Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organisational skills.

·       Passion for childhood education and a commitment to providing high-quality teaching and learning experiences.

·       Ability to work effectively as part of a team and contribute to a positive and supportive work environment.

Benefits:

·       Competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

·       Professional development opportunities to support your ongoing growth and career progression.

·       Supportive and collaborative work environment with opportunities for mentorship and professional networking.

·       Opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children and their families.

·       Access to high quality professional learning and leadership development, including nationally recognised programmes e.g NPQSL & NPQML.

The school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and as such all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Appointments are also subject to satisfactory references/medical clearance.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 14^th May 2026

Shortlist: Friday 15^th May 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 18^th May 2026