Website Clapham Manor Primary

Salary: Inner London Pay Scale + TLR2A
Hours: Full Time
Year Round?: Yes
Permanent?: Yes
To Start: September 2026
For Further Details or to Arrange a Visit: Please contact Susan Riggs by emailing [email protected]

To Apply: All applications must use the forms supplied below and be submitted using the ‘Apply for Job’ button below, unless an ‘External Link’ appears below – please do not submit CVs, as these cannot be accepted.


Applications Close: Midday, Monday 20th April 2026
Shortlisting: Monday 20th April 2026 PM
Interviews: Thursday 23rd April 2026
Job Description:

Are you an experienced and inspirational upper KS1 teacher, looking to join a dynamic and vibrant school in the heart of Clapham?

Clapham Manor Primary School seeks an experienced and inspiring Year 1 – Year 3 class teacher with a passion for learning who can inspire, motivate and challenge pupils to achieve the highest levels of progress and attainment. The successful teacher will be responsible for the Early Reading/Phonics across the school, to drive forward improvement in this key area and be part of the schools SiT (School Improvement Team).

You will join a talented and hardworking staff team, supported by the Head of School, Executive Headteacher and Governors who are committed to fostering a culture of team work, and collaboration. This job role is not appropriate for ECTs.

We are proud to serve a wonderfully diverse community, and we are committed to equality of opportunity and to creating a workplace and school community where everyone feels respected, supported and able to thrive. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all ethnicities, backgrounds and lived experiences.

The successful candidate will:

● Be a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic classroom practitioner
● Have an ability and commitment to engage, motivate and inspire all children to learn, achieve and make good progress
● Have a real belief in inclusivity and the fact that all children can be supported to be successful
● Have a good general knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum
● Have commitment to high standards of attainment and achievement
● Have flexibility, resilience, adaptability and commitment to working as part of a team
● Be a great communicator with good interpersonal skills who can also actively engage with parents
● Be passionate about education in a school deeply rooted in the local community

We offer:

● Wonderful pupils in a diverse and inclusive school with a real commitment to the community
● An enthusiastic and highly skilled staff team
● A commitment to on-going professional development to further develop your career with a dedicated Personal Growth Partner (PGP) to support and guide your career pathway
● A genuine commitment to ensure a respectful work life balance and regular opportunities to socialise with colleagues
● A powerful ethos based on improving children’s lives through outstanding education
● An imaginative curriculum which emphasises the importance of all aspects of a child’s development
● Comprehensive medium term planning and resources for all subject areas for you to adapt and personalise to your class
● An exciting teaching and learning environment with extensive school facilities
● A deeply committed staff and Board of Governors, constantly striving for improvement and excellence
● Active and engaged parents and carers

(We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any point)

School Visits: Are strongly advised and can be arranged via email.

Tagged as: Leadership, Teaching

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