We are a large, three-form entry school in the Selhurst area of Croydon, with a modern building and fantastic grounds. We have amazing children and a large team of staff who work together to ensure that everyone is equipped with the skills they need to succeed.

We are committed to children's excellence, being the best they can be and learning the skills they need to succeed. We know that the key to this is developing self confidence in learning and we do that through learning that is engaging, relevant and ensures enjoyment. We believe that everyone has the right to learn, whoever they are, whatever they can and can't yet do, and that together, we are stronger.

The Crescent Primary School is a values-based school because we believe in developing a set of skills and attitudes that prepare our children for the modern day world. Our children are guided by a set of school values that were chosen by parents, teachers and governors. These represent 6 values that the whole school community chose to be central to the education of our children:

Responsibility                  Respect                Determination

Kindness                           Honesty                        Creativity

Our school values are displayed prominently around the school, as well as in each classroom. They weave into the fabric of school life and provide a mirror for our decision-making. For example, are my actions respectful? Are they kind?

They provide a guide and a moral compass for our children’s actions and behaviour. In making choices about how to act and how to behave, children have become familiar with and guided by our school values.

We are a school with no rules!

We do not have a list of school rules because they can be narrow and restrictive. They are not as aspirational as values, so we have eliminated all rules! Following school values goes deeper: rules get broken, and rules don’t give anything to aspire to, whereas every member of the community can strive towards a higher understanding of our values, such as respect and kindness. Like riding a bike, values are learned through a combination of practice and instruction. Children learn what values are, how to recognise them and how people react to them, equipping them with invaluable social skills and emotional intelligence.

We celebrate our values!

Each day, we acknowledge children who show our values. Values slips given out to acknowledge positive behaviour choices that our children make.

We also have Values Assemblies each week, which teach children about a chosen value, and Values Star of the Week certificates awarded to a child in each class every Friday

If you're searching for your next teaching post, why not contact us now? You'll be working at a great school and be part of a friendly, helpful team. We're always interested to hear from enthusiastic, committed teachers - send us your CV now via our School Talent Pool and say what sort of role you're looking for.

The Pioneer Academy (TPA) is an academy trust with schools across South East London and Kent. All our schools, ranging from small infant schools to large primary schools, work collaboratively, sharing resources and expertise.

As a growing multi-academy trust, The Pioneer Academy is always seeking to recruit talented professionals who share our moral purpose. If The Pioneer Academy's motto – "Safe - Happy - Learning" – resonates with your own values and beliefs, we would be interested in hearing from you. The Pioneer Academy offers excellent career opportunities, personalised induction, high quality professional training and coaching at every stage of your career, as well as outstanding Early Career Teacher support.