Are you passionate about early childhood education? Do you have the creativity, patience, and dedication to inspire young learners? Fairchildes Primary School is looking for a caring and enthusiastic Reception Teacher to join our vibrant community.

Fairchildes Primary School is an Outstanding two-form primary school in the south-east of the London Borough of Croydon. We believe that every child deserves a nurturing environment where they feel valued, safe, and motivated to learn. Our dedicated team works collaboratively to create a supportive and inclusive setting that encourages curiosity and joy in learning from the very beginning. We take pride in fostering a warm and engaging school culture that puts children and their development first.

The Role

As our Reception Teacher, you will:

• Create a welcoming and stimulating environment for children aged 4-5 years old.
• Plan and deliver creative and age-appropriate lessons that inspire curiosity, build confidence, and lay the foundation for lifelong learning.
• Encourage social, emotional, and academic growth through play-based and structured activities.
• Work closely with parents, caregivers, and other staff to support each child’s individual needs and foster a love for learning.
• Uphold safeguarding and welfare standards, ensuring each child’s safety and wellbeing.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Years Teacher Status (EYTS) with experience in early years education.
• A genuine passion for early childhood development, with a focus on creating a positive and supportive environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with parents, colleagues, and support staff.
• Patience, creativity, and a sense of humour—plus a willingness to celebrate every small step of progress!

To gain a true understanding of what Fairchildes Primary School offers, we warmly invite all prospective applicants to visit us. Please contact us at 01689 842268 to arrange a convenient time for your visit. We are confident that observing our dedicated team and engaging environment first-hand will inspire you to join our school community.

If you are passionate about working with children and want to make a real difference, then there is a place for you at Fairchildes Primary School.

Fairchildes Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are committed to safer recruitment and the successful candidate will need to undertake enhanced DBS and Prohibition Order checks before starting.

Fairchildes Primary School is part of FACT Trust, a small Croydon based multi academy trust with inclusion at its core.

Start date: 1st September 2025

Contract type: Full time

Salary: MPS 1-6 depending on experience. ECTs welcome

Contract term: Permanent

Closing date for applications: 28th March

Interviews: Friday 4th April

Please return completed application forms to recruitment@factrust.org