Birkbeck Primary School is a large, three-form entry family-friendly school and nursery that is located in the heart of Sidcup in Kent.  The school was previously housed in the building now used by Doreen Bird College on Birkbeck Road, it has been in its present site in Alma Road since the 1960’s.

At present there are 625 pupils on roll.

Ofsted rated us a ‘Good School with Outstanding Features’ in our latest inspection (December 2023).

We are proud to be in the top 4% for our Key Stage 2 results in the past 2 years.   

The school culture is strongly supported by our three values resilience, responsibility and equality which encourages children to be respectful of all people.  Children are highly motivated to achieve well and this is reflected in our school motto "Dream... Believe... Achieve.."

We offer a vibrant, creative workplace committed to consistently improving outcomes for all, with a supportive and friendly community of committed staff, governors and parents.

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.

Visits to the school are welcome – please email hr@birkbeck.bexley.sch.uk

For further information about the school, please visit https://www.birkbeck.bexley.sch.uk/

We are looking to recruit a creative teacher to join our highly motivated and friendly team. We welcome applications from experienced teachers as well as Early Career Teachers.

The successful candidate will have a genuine passion for teaching and drive to make a difference to children’s lives. The candidate will benefit from a personalised induction, support and ongoing professional development.

The successful candidate(s) will: 

•        Be an excellent practitioner or have the potential to become one

•        Have high expectations of all children and be able to inspire and motivate

•        Be able to work collaboratively as a member of a team

•        Be willing to contribute to the wider life of the school

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.

Please refer to the Person Specification attached.

To apply please complete the application form below and submit to hr@birkbeck.bexley.sch.uk. Alternatively, applications can be sent to Birkbeck Primary School, Alma Road, Sidcup, Kent DA14 4ED. CVs will not be accepted.

The closing date for applications is Friday 14th March 2025. Interviews will be scheduled in due course.
We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.

Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

Birkbeck Primary School are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of our children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.

Birkbeck Primary School is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.

For further information about the school, please visit  Birkbeck Primary School - Home

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and highly recommended.