KS1 Class Teacher (Maternity cover – 12month fixed term)

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Professional development programme

Supportive leadership team

Job summary

Thomas Jones Primary School in London seeks a twelve-month fixed-term KS1 class teacher to cover maternity leave. The role involves teaching across the primary curriculum with high expectations and a safe, stimulating classroom, within a single-form entry school known for its outstanding inspection grade.

Applicants should have experience teaching across the primary curriculum, a strong understanding of child development, and collaborative, organised, and resilient working style.

Qualifications

• Understanding of how children develop and learn.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Collegiate approach to working with colleagues.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Tenacious, flexible and resilient.

Responsibilities

• Teach across the Key Stage 1 primary curriculum.
• Maintain and promote an inspiring learning environment.
• Safeguard pupils.
• Play an active part in school life.

Skills

Child development

Interpersonal skills

Collegiate teamwork

Organised

Self-motivated

Resilient

Job description

A twelve-month fixed-term Key Stage 1 class teacher post at Thomas Jones Primary School, covering maternity or parental leave. The work is teaching across the primary curriculum, with high expectations for pupils and a safe, stimulating classroom. The school is single-form entry and oversubscribed, rated Outstanding at its last inspection, with a collegiate staff culture. Visa sponsorship is not available, and the post starts on 6 January 2027.

What the job involves

• Class teaching for Key Stage 1 pupils
• Maintain and promote an inspiring learning environment
• Safeguard pupils
• Play a full part in the life of the school

What’s required

Experience

• Experience of teaching across the curriculum in a primary school

Skills & knowledge

• Understanding of how children develop and learn
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Collegiate approach to working with colleagues
• Organised
• Self-motivated
• Tenacious, flexible and resilient

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Right to work in the UK

Other

• High aspirations and exacting standards for all pupils
• Commitment to ongoing professional development
• Commitment to safeguarding pupils
• Positive mind-set
• Readiness to play a full part in school life

What’s offered

• Nurturing, collegiate environment
• Supportive leadership team
• Robust professional development programme
• Access to the Teachers' Pension Scheme