Class Teacher Elm Wood Primary School

Teach Lambeth group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Elm Wood Primary is seeking an inspirational Class Teacher to join a vibrant, inclusive school in Inner London. The role focuses on delivering high-quality teaching and an engaging curriculum to support every pupil.

The appointment is a fixed-term post from January 2027 to August 2027, with visits welcome beforehand. Shortlisting and interviews are scheduled in late November 2026. Applications close 12 noon on 19 November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provide for the educational, social, moral, spiritual and cultural development for each pupil in the class.
• Inspire pupils of all abilities through high-quality teaching and learning, underpinned by thoughtful curriculum planning.
• Create and maintain an optimum classroom environment reflecting outstanding provision.
• Respond to pupils’ learning to raise self-esteem and accelerate progress.
• Help realise the Elm Wood Vision for every pupil.

Job description

Salary: Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale (Inner London)

Hours: Full Time

Year Round? Yes

Permanent? Fixed Term - January 2027 to August 2027

To Start: January 2027

For Further Details or to Arrange a Visit: We welcome visits to our school. To arrange a visit, please contact us at [e-mail].

Applications Close: 12 noon – Thursday 19 November 2026

Shortlisting: Friday 20 November 2026

Interviews: Week beginning Monday 30 November 2026

Job Description: Purpose of Job
To provide for the educational, social, moral, spiritual and cultural development for each individual child in the class.
To inspire pupils of all abilities in your class through highest possible quality of teaching and learning opportunities underpinned by excellent, thoughtfully adapted curriculum planning.
To create and maintain an optimum classroom learning environment that reflects outstanding quality of provision.
To respond to pupils’ learning in a way that reflects highest quality provision, raises self-esteem and accelerates their progress.
To enable our Elm Wood Vision to become a reality for every pupil.

Join Our Team
Elm Wood Primary is an inclusive, vibrant and ambitious school at the heart of our local community. Guided by our Elm Wood Promises – Perseverance and Resilience, Success and Excellence, Kindness and Respect – we are dedicated to providing an inspiring learning environment where every child can thrive.

This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational and dedicated Class Teacher to join our vibrant and inclusive school community. We are looking for a passionate teacher who values creativity, collaboration and high expectations for all learners.

Tagged as: Teaching

Application Documents:

• Exempt-Application-form-March-26.pdf
• Recruitment-Pack-Class-Teacher.pdf
• LBL-Recruitment-Information-Booklet-1-1.pdf