Lower School Lead (Early Reading)

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)

Shortlisting and invite to interview:  Monday 20th April 2026 PM

Interviews: Thursday 23rd April 2026

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