Primary Teacher

UCM Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated hospital school team as a Primary Teacher, impacting the lives of young learners facing health challenges. This unique full-time role offers an opportunity for teaching across various key stages while working alongside clinicians in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will show flexibility, commitment to pupil wellbeing, and proficiency in English teaching.

Qualifications

• Must be confident in teaching English to a high standard.
• Experience with diverse needs is beneficial.
• Flexibility to teach both in-class and hospital wards.

Responsibilities

• Teaching a broad primary curriculum to pupils with diverse needs.
• Supporting learners both in the classroom and on hospital wards.
• Planning and delivering high-quality English lessons.

Skills

Confidence

Flexibility

Commitment to pupil wellbeing

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and adaptable Primary Teacher to join our dedicated hospital school team in Southwark and Bromley. This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young learners experiencing physical or mental health challenges.

This full-time role offers a highly rewarding teaching environment where flexibility, confidence, and a genuine commitment to pupil wellbeing are essential.

You will be:

· Teaching a broad primary curriculum to pupils with diverse needs

· Supporting learners both in the classroom and occasionally on the hospital wards

· Confident in planning and delivering high-quality English lessons

· Working closely with clinicians, therapists, and a multidisciplinary school team

Full-time Primary Teacher (No requirement for SEN training)

· Start date: Trial Day as soon as possible to start 07 July until December 2025.

· Applicants can also apply for a fixed-term role from January 2026 – July 2026.

· Teaching: Primarily Key Stage 1 and 2, with some possible teaching across Key Stage 3 and 4.

· Must be confident in teaching English to a high standard.

· This role is based in a hospital school classroom, with the potential to deliver teaching on the wards when required.

If this sounds like you, please apply with your CV today!

UCM Education specialises in placing teachers and support staff in schools and nurseries throughout the UK. Due to the number of applications we receive, we cannot contact all unsuccessful applicants. We are an Equal Opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment.