Class Teacher Maternity cover

ST MICHAEL'S CE PRIMARY SCHOOL; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated teacher to join a warm and supportive school community in London. This role offers the chance to work with enthusiastic children eager to learn, while promoting a Christian ethos and values-driven education. The school is committed to staff well-being and professional development, providing a well-structured induction program for early career teachers. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of children and contribute to their academic and spiritual growth. If you are passionate about education and nurturing young minds, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Well-structured ECT induction programme

High-quality mentoring

Commitment to staff well-being

Career development opportunities

Supportive school community

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and dedicated teacher committed to nurturing children's potential.
• Experience in Church of England school is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote an inclusive and values-driven education for all children.
• Support children's academic and moral development.

Skills

Engagement with children

Commitment to values-driven education

Experience in teaching

Ability to promote Christian ethos

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Required from September 2025 – July 2026

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher to join our team, someone who is committed to upholding and actively promoting our Christian ethos. While experience within a Church of England school is not essential, we are looking for a candidate who shares our passion for providing an inclusive, values-driven education where every child is nurtured and encouraged to achieve their fullest potential.

We can offer you:

• A warm and supportive school community with a strong team ethos.
• Enthusiastic, happy children who are eager to learn.
• A well-structured ECT induction programme with high-quality mentoring and professional development.
• A commitment to staff well-being and career development.
• The opportunity to be part of a school that values both academic excellence and the spiritual and moral development of every child.
• Experience or commitment to developing English writing is desirable but not essential.

Visits are encouraged so please contact us to arrange an appointment by phone on 020 8874 7786 or by email to [e-mail]

You can also look at our website www.stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk

To ease the short-listing process we ask applicants to note the following:

• When writing the supporting statement please ensure that you have covered all the points in the Person Specification in order. Please give personal examples to support the points, which make clear your role and responsibilities.
• You must complete the Southwark Diocesan Boards of Education (SDBE) application form. We will only consider applications made on this form.
• References: Provide email addresses and all telephone contact numbers for all referees.
• Contact will be made with the short-listed candidates soon after shortlisting and times arranged to observe teaching and interview times.
• Shortlisted candidates should note that online searches may be done as part of our due diligence checks.

We look forward to hearing from you

To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the ‘visit website’ button at the top of this page.

Alternatively, please go to our school website: https://www.stmichaels.wandsworth.sch.uk/school-information/vacancies-work-experience

Application forms (SDBE only) should be returned to the school either by email - [e-mail], post or by hand.

Closing Date: Friday 16^th May 2025 9am
Short Listing: Friday 16^th May 2025
Interviews & Observations: Tuesday 20^th May 2025

St Michael’s is committed to positively tackling discrimination in all its forms and works to ensure that all sections of the community have fair and equal access to and experience within employment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, in particular those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce; we are respectful of all individuals’ race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, disabilities and cultural background.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and we rigorously apply safer recruitment practices to ensure that only individuals with the highest standards of integrity and intent join our team. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate.

CVs are not accepted.

St Michael’s CE Primary School
Granville Road
Southfields
SW18 5SQ
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Roll No: 435 children on roll