Class Teacher (short-term Maternity Cover)

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies in Greater London invites applications for a Class Teacher (short-term Maternity Cover). The successful applicant will be a practicing Catholic or supportive of the school's Catholic ethos, passionate about making a difference to children's lives, and ready to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

We offer a warm school and parish community, enthusiastic pupils, a supportive staff team and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Be a practising Catholic or willing to support the Catholic ethos of our school
• Be a passionate teacher who wants to make a difference to the lives of children
• Be prepared to build up positive and respectful relationships with children, parents & colleagues
• Be an enthusiastic team player who is willing and able to share ideas and expertise
• Be keen to develop their own teaching and try out new initiatives as part of an exciting and creative curriculum
• Be an inspirational teacher who motivates all children to do their very best
• Be committed to ensuring that every child will flourish realise their potential

Job description

Class Teacher (short-term Maternity Cover)

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful applicant will:

• Be a practising Catholic or willing to support the Catholic ethos of our school
• Be a passionate teacher who wants to make a difference to the lives of children
• Be prepared to build up positive and respectful relationships with children, parents & colleagues
• Be an enthusiastic team player who is willing and able to share ideas and expertise
• Be keen to develop their own teaching and try out new initiatives as part of an exciting and creative curriculum
• Be an inspirational teacher who motivates all children to do their very best
• Be committed to ensuring that every child will flourish realise their potential

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• A warm and welcoming school and parish community
• Enthusiastic pupils who are eager and ready to learn
• A highly motivated and supportive staff team
• Support for your own professional development
• Enthusiastic and supportive parents

The closing date for applications is Friday 20th November 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview, which are due to take place on Tuesday 24th November 2026.

We look forward to welcoming you.

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.