KS1 Teacher & Science Lead – Inspire Science Excellence in Croydon

Join a thriving, supportive school environment renowned for academic achievement and innovation. As KS1 Teacher & Science Lead, you’ll immerse yourself in a close-knit community that values driven educators and puts CPD and creativity at the core of its ethos. Expect to take your teaching, subject leadership, and influence to new heights—whether you’re an aspiring scientific mentor or an established classroom leader eager for more responsibility.

Key Highlights:

• KS1 Teacher & Science Lead – flagship academic and leadership role
• Outer London MPS1-6 (£37,870 - £50,474) per year
• Croydon – easily accessible, family-feel school
• Ofsted: Good – with features of Outstanding in teaching & curriculum
• Exceptional CPD, coaching and fast-tracked progression pathways
• Built for passionate, innovative UK-trained teachers (QTS essential)
• Cutting-edge science resources & stimulating learning spaces
• ECTs welcome (if demonstrably passionate and skilled)

What You'll Be Doing:

• Delivering dynamic, effective KS1 lessons that raise attainment across all groups
• Leading and shaping the entire science curriculum—driving ambition and engagement
• Designing exciting experiments and STEM enrichment for KS1
• Mentoring colleagues and modelling outstanding science teaching practice
• Analysing data, identifying areas for improvement, and delivering measurable impact

Ideal "KS1 Teacher & Science Lead" for this Croydon School:

• UK-trained classroom practitioner with QTS (KS1 specialism preferred)
• Good or Outstanding references, with proven impact in previous roles
• Fiercely ambitious—keen to lead, inspire and drive science standards across KS1
• Possesses infectious enthusiasm for scientific discovery
• Welcomes challenge and thrives in a collaborative culture

Why Join This Croydon School?:

• Dynamic, supportive leadership driving innovation in teaching and curriculum
• Genuine autonomy for KS1 Teacher & Science Lead to shape science provision
• Boundless CPD, bespoke leadership coaching and tangible career progression
• Welcoming team culture—staff retention and wellbeing at the heart
• Excellent pupil behaviour, inquisitive learners, and rich parental support

Forge the future of early years science in a high-performing Croydon school committed to values and ambition. Interviews for the KS1 Teacher & Science Lead role are ongoing—secure your spot in this inspiring team before it’s gone.

How to Apply

Lock in your future at a thriving Croydon school—opportunities like this move quickly! For those ready to excel as a KS1 Teacher & Science Lead, now’s your moment. The selection process is underway, so if you’re keen to make a real impact, send your application straight away. Don’t let this chance pass you by.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving Outer London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!