Creative and Inspirational Class Teacher, London SW4

Clapham Manor Primary; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based primary school is looking for an experienced teacher committed to inspiring and motivating students. The role requires excellent communication and teamwork skills, with a focus on inclusivity and high educational standards. Benefits include a supportive staff team, ongoing professional development, and a vibrant teaching environment. This is a full-time position set to start in January 2026.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative staff culture

Impressive school facilities

Qualifications

• Experienced teacher required to engage and inspire children.
• Commitment to high educational standards and inclusivity.
• Flexible and adaptable team player.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate pupils to achieve high levels of progress.
• Work collaboratively with staff and governors.
• Engage with parents and the local community.

Skills

Classroom practitioner

Motivating and inspiring children

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Salary: Inner London Main Pay Scale (ECTs need not apply)

Hours: Full Time

Year Round? Yes

Permanent? No - fixed-term to 31st August 2026 due to the needs of the service

To Start: 5th January 2026

For Further Details or to Arrange a Visit: Please contact Susan Riggs by telephone or by emailing [e-mail]

Applications Close: Wednesday 26th November 2025 at 6pm

Shortlisting: Thursday 27th November 2025

Interviews: Thursday 4th December 2025

Job Description

Are you an inspirational teacher looking to join a highly committed and enthusiastic staff team at our supportive, dynamic and vibrant school?

Clapham Manor Primary School and Nursery seeks an experienced teacher who can inspire, motivate and challenge pupils to achieve the highest levels of progress and attainment. The successful teacher will join a talented and hardworking staff team, supported by an Executive Headteacher, Head of School and Governors who are committed to fostering a culture of teamwork, collaboration and professional growth. Energy, optimism and enthusiasm are essential in order to share our passion for ‘growing brighter futures’. Clapham Manor School is part of a federation with Sudbourne Primary School, SW2; staff may therefore be contracted to work across the partnership. As we require an experienced teacher, this role is not suitable for ECT applicants.

The successful candidate will

• Be a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic classroom practitioner
• Have an ability and commitment to engage, motivate and inspire all children to learn, achieve and make good progress
• Have a real belief in inclusivity and the fact that all children can be supported to be successful
• Have a good general knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum
• Have commitment to high standards of attainment and achievement
• Have flexibility, resilience, adaptability and commitment to working as part of a team
• Be a great communicator with good interpersonal skills who can also actively engage with parents
• Be passionate about education in a school deeply rooted in the local community

We offer

• Wonderful pupils in a diverse and inclusive school with a real commitment to the community
• An enthusiastic and highly skilled staff team
• A commitment to on-going professional development to further develop your career with a dedicated Personal Growth Partner (PGP) to support and guide your career pathway
• A genuine commitment to ensure a respectful work life balance and regular opportunities to socialise with colleagues
• A powerful ethos based on improving children’s lives through outstanding education
• An imaginative curriculum which emphasises the importance of all aspects of a child’s development
• An opportunity to take the lead of a subject area of responsibility with flexibility and autonomy over its future direction
• Comprehensive medium term planning and resources for all subject areas for you to adapt and personalise to your class
• An exciting teaching and learning environment with impressive facilities including a food technology room/science lab, Astroturf pitch, Forest Schools area, ‘enchanted garden’ nurture provision, music & performing arts room and a dedicated library
• Blocked PPA time with your year group partner
• A deeply committed staff and Board of Governors, constantly striving for improvement and excellence
• Active and engaged parents and carers

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy as we do not accept applications via agencies.

Tours and meeting with the Exec HT: To be arranged via email as above in line with diary availability

Please note that exceptional candidates may be interviewed early and we reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement from our site and Partner Sites at our absolute discretion.

Not suitable for ECTs

Tagged as: Teaching

Application Documents

• CMPS-Class-Teacher-JD-Jan-26.pdf
• lambeth-application-form-interactive-1-2-8-1.pdf