Class Teacher - Year 1

The Opportunity

At Hackbridge Primary School (HPS) ‘Happy People Succeed’ and we put our pupils at the forefront of all we do. We are seeking someone who shares our passion to support pupils and help them move confidently through each stage of their education, enabling them to become lifelong learners.

We are seeking to recruit a positive, enthusiastic Class Teacher for a Year 1 class, with a commitment to our vision, ethos and values.

If you think this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.

Why Work at Hackbridge Primary School?

• Opportunity to be part of a growing Federation
• Chance to work in a diverse, inclusive and fast growing community
• Excellent transport links nearby
• Wide range of facilities across our three sites
• A strong and supportive Senior Leadership Team
• Excellent personal and professional development opportunities
• Focus on staff well-being and access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• You are invited to visit us to get a flavour of our warm and friendly environment and explore our school sites. Please contact the HR Officer, Jessica Parsons, via the school office to book a time to visit.

Important information:

• You must address each point of the person specification within the Supporting Statement of your application. Applications where this has not been completed will not be considered.
• Please be aware this role can only be worked in the UK from the location provided and not from overseas.
• Applicants must be able to attend interview in person to complete all interview tasks
• For this role the Federation would not consider sponsoring a certificate of sponsorship/Visa and we are unable to offer advice on these matters.
• In line with KCSIE 2026 guidelines, we will use internet searches to perform pre-employment checks on candidates as part of the recruitment process.
• This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1974, 2013 and 2020. All employees of the Federation are deemed to be in Regulated activity with children and as such all offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check and other checks as appropriate.
• We welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion.
• We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time ahead of the closing date if there is a good level of response; therefore, we recommend you submit your application as early as possible.