Class Teacher

St Helen's RC Primary; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established primary school in Brixton seeks a passionate Class Teacher to join their dedicated team. This role offers a unique opportunity to inspire and motivate young learners in a nurturing environment. The school values high-quality education rooted in Gospel principles and is committed to the professional development of its staff. With a focus on collaboration and community engagement, this position is ideal for both new and experienced teachers eager to make a positive impact. Join a supportive environment where your teaching excellence will shine and contribute to the growth of enthusiastic and well-motivated pupils.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Supportive Leadership Team

Strong Community Links

Friendly and Inclusive Environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrate effective teaching and high expectations for all pupils.
• Commitment to safeguarding and personal welfare of children.

Responsibilities

• Plan and teach well-structured, stimulating lessons.
• Manage classroom behavior and adapt teaching to pupil needs.

Skills

Effective Teaching

Curriculum Knowledge

Classroom Management

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

Class Teacher sought for primary school in Brixton

Salary: Inner London Main Pay Scale

Hours: Full-time

Permanent?: No - fixed term for one year in the first instance

To Start: September 2025

For Further Details or to Arrange a Visit: Please contact Dawn Walsh by email at [e-mail]

To Apply: All applications must use the forms supplied below and be submitted using the ‘Apply for Job’ button below, unless an ‘External Link’ appears below – please do not submit CVs, as these cannot be accepted.

Applications Close: 9am, Friday 16 May 2025

Shortlisting: Friday 16th May 2025

Interviews: week beginning Monday 19th May 2025

Job Description:

We are a thriving school in the heart of Brixton, with a community where many have travelled from far and wide to be part of our family. Our values and ethos are based on our aim to provide a high-quality education for our children rooted in Gospel values. We are a happy, enthusiastic and energetic community of learners and we do our best to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment which supports our children to thrive and develop their own unique interests and talents.

There is an exciting opportunity to be a teacher within our school and to work with a dedicated team of teachers and enthusiastic children.

We would welcome applications from new and experienced teachers.

Teaching experience

Demonstrate highly effective teaching by :

• Setting high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge.
• Ensuring good progress and outcomes by pupils.
• Demonstrating good subject and curriculum knowledge.
• Planning & teaching well-structured, exciting and stimulating lessons.
• Adapting teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of all pupils.
• Making accurate and productive use of assessment.
• Managing behaviour effectively.
• Showing awareness of national trends in pedagogy and practice.
• Commitment to personal welfare and safeguarding of children

Professional and personal qualities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Passionate.
• Caring.
• Honest.
• Professional at all times.
• Collaborative.
• Open and reflective.
• Self-motivated.
• Supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school.
• Organised.
• Ability to motivate colleagues by example.
• Can demonstrate commitment to the wider life of the school.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Is enthusiastic, hardworking and positive.
• Is keen to achieve personal excellence through the provision of outstanding teaching and learning.
• Has very high expectations of achievement and behaviour with proven success in pupil progress.
• Is able to work closely and effectively within a team.
• Is a creative teacher who has excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Is committed to working in partnership with children, staff, parents, governors and the wider community.
• Demonstrates secure subject knowledge.
• Will support our Catholic ethos and vision.

What the school offers its staff

• Pupils who are well motivated, enthusiastic and polite.
• A supportive and motivated staff and leadership team.
• A commitment by senior leaders to ensure the wellbeing of the staff.
• Strong home/ school/ parish links.
• A commitment to your on-going professional development.
• A friendly, welcoming and inclusive school.

Tagged as: Teaching

Application Documents:

Application-Guidance-Notes.docx

St-Helens-Class-Teacher-Job-Description-and-Person-Specification-Fixed-Term.pdf

model_application_form_-_teacher.docx