Class Teacher- Reception Class – MAT Cover

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in London is seeking an enthusiastic and committed teacher to lead the Reception class starting February 2026. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in Early Years education and a passion for fostering a caring and inclusive classroom. They will be responsible for ensuring pupil progress while taking advantage of excellent CPD opportunities and a supportive leadership team. This maternity cover role offers a vibrant community and a focus on staff well-being.

Benefits

Excellent CPD opportunities

Focus on staff well-being and work-life balance

A supportive community with leadership potential

Qualifications

• Substantial experience of teaching in Early Years.
• Experience in planning and teaching the National Curriculum.
• Commitment to professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Reception class and ensure pupil progress.
• Collaborate within a church school ethos.
• Provide a caring and inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Commitment to raising standards

Passion for teaching and learning

Use of assessment to inform learning

Leadership experience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

What skills and experience we are looking for

We are excited to offer the opportunity for an enthusiastic, committed, talented and ambitious teacher to join our wonderful team at St Faith’s from February 2026. We are seeking a teacher with substantial experience of teaching in Early Years to lead our Reception class. This position is a maternity cover. We very much welcome practitioners with leadership experience; leadership responsibilities may be available for suitable candidates.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Be a highly skilled teacher with a clear commitment to raising standards and accelerating pupil progress;
• Have a passion for teaching and learning;
• Have secure subject knowledge and experience of planning and teaching the National Curriculum;
• Have experience in using assessment and feedback to inform the learning provision to meet the varied needs of children in their class;
• Be committed to their professional development;
• Be fully committed to working collaboratively within a church school ethos and the wider school community.

In return, we can offer

• Excellent CPD opportunities;
• Strong values with a focus on staff well-being and a care for work life balance;
• A dedicated leadership team, with a clear strategic vision, ensuring ‘learning together, for all to succeed.’
• A caring and supportive whole school community, which is inclusive and culturally diverse;
• A well-resourced, bright and attractive learning environment, with fantastic outdoor space;
• Opportunities to lead a curriculum area within the school.

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 Selection Criteria in order. Please give personal examples to support the points.
• You must complete the Southwark Diocesan Board 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 for interview.
• Shortlisted candidates should note that online searches may be done as part of our due diligence checks.

What the school offers its staff

Our school motto: ‘Learning together, for all to succeed’

St Faith’s is a warm, welcoming and successful one-form entry Church of England situated just moments from Wandsworth Town train station. We offer a well-resourced, attractive learning environment, with beautiful outdoor space, including a large astro- pitch playing field.

At St Faith’s Church of England Primary School, we are guided by Christian values to create a caring and inclusive community built on kindness, trust and respect, where every child feels valued.

We aim to inspire a lifelong love of learning, supporting and challenging each child to develop the skills and knowledge they need for the next steps in their learning journey.

At St Faith’s, every child is nurtured to flourish, succeed and live life in all its fullness (John 10:10).

‘Behaviour in classrooms and around the school is excellent. High expectations ensure that pupils understand the importance of behaving well and consistently rise to these. Pupils are motivated, concentrate and work hard. As a result, learning is not disrupted. Positive relationships and a culture of trust and respect are evident.’ (Ofsted, June 2024)

‘Staff enjoy working at the school are overwhelmingly positive about leaders’ consideration and support for their workload and well-being. They see school as a ‘family’ and are fully committed to supporting each other.’ (Ofsted, June 2024)

We warmly welcome visits to the school. Please contact our School Business Manager (Mrs Debbie Stalley) on 0208 874 2653 to arrange a visit or for any further information. There are car-parking facilities on site. Please visit the school website to find out more about our school: www.stfaiths.wandsworth.sch.uk

Further details about the role

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/

Completed applications should be emailed to Deborah Stalley at: [e-mail]

Closing Date: 19 January 2026 (at noon)

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.