Nursery Class Teacher

Employer Krishna Avanti Primary School, Croydon Location Croydon , Surrey Contract Type Permanent Hours Full  TimeSalaryMPS1 - MPS4

Posted
11th September 2026

Start Date2nd November 2026

Expires
27th September 2026 11:59 PM Contract Type Permanent Start  Date2nd November 2026

Job ID1573733

Job Reference
660

Start Date2nd November 2026

Contract Type :

Permanent Job e

Note:

This position is available to start from November 2026 or January 2027.

About us and the role

We are looking to appoint a passionate and dedicated Class Teacher for our Nursery provision at Krishna Avanti Primary School Croydon, working specifically with our 3–4 year old class at a vital stage in their early development.

This role offers the opportunity to make a genuine impact, nurturing young children through engaging, play-based learning that supports their curiosity, confidence and wellbeing.

You will take responsibility for the learning, development and care of the children in your class, using observation and assessment to shape meaningful experiences that meet the needs of every child. Creating a warm, safe and stimulating environment will be central to your practice, alongside building strong, trusting relationships with children and their families.

As part of a collaborative and supportive team, you will work closely with colleagues and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement, while promoting the school’s ethos and ensuring the very best outcomes for every child.

School visits are welcome and encouraged, please email the school to arrange a suitable time at: KAPSCroydon.

Avanti.org.uk Interviews will likely be held week beginning 5th October 2026

Krishna Avanti Primary School Croydon continues to be a “Good” school during our most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2025. Our school is a Hindu-faith primary school community school which strongly embraces and values inclusion and diversity.  Pupils are attentive and focus well on learning in the classroom.” - (OFSTED). Throughout the school, pupils and staff treat one another with high levels of respect.

- (OFSTED).Our staff are inspired and passionate about their roles, the vision of the school, and providing the most fulfilling learning experience for pupils. Learning is a quest to discover each student’s unique gifts and potential, and to lay the foundation for their lifelong journey of learning. I am incredibly proud of our pupils, staff, and families whose dedication and shared values continue to make Krishna Avanti a place of excellence, compassion, and growth.  

- Principal:
Mrs Bijal Pandya Principal:
Mrs Bijal PandyaOFSTED Rating:
Good Opened:
September 2016

What will you do?

Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive teaching for a Nursery class of 2–3-year-olds, ensuring all children make strong progress from their starting points.

Create a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment that promotes positive behaviour, wellbeing and a love of learning.

Use observation and assessment effectively to monitor development, inform planning and provide meaningful feedback to support each child’s growth.

Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents/carers and external agencies to support children’s learning, development and safeguarding.

Uphold high professional standards, contribute to the wider life of the school and promote the ethos and values of the Avanti Schools Trust.

Promote and safeguard the welfare of students, ensuring compliance with school policies and protocols.

Why should you apply

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

Great opportunities for professional development

Teacher pension scheme (subject to…