Class Teacher Maternity cover - St Michael’s CE Primary School

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Class Teacher for maternity cover at a primary school. This role is perfect for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about nurturing children's potential within a supportive community. The school emphasizes both academic excellence and the moral development of students, offering a structured induction program and commitment to staff well-being. If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and grow in your teaching career, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Supportive school community

Professional development opportunities

Commitment to staff well-being

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic teacher committed to values-driven education.
• Experience in Church of England school is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Promote inclusive education and support student development.
• Engage with the school community and uphold Christian values.

Skills

Teaching Skills

Commitment to Christian Ethos

Inclusive Education

English Writing Development

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Class Teacher Maternity cover - St Michael’s CE Primary School

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

About Us

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.

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.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Short Listing: 23 April 2025
Interviews & Observations: 30 April 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.