Type of Position: Class Teacher

St Leonard’s C.E. Primary School; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for career progression

Generous amount of non-contact time

Excellent opportunities for continued professional development

Job summary

St Leonard’s C.E. Primary School in Lambeth is seeking an experienced Class Teacher to work mainly with Year 3 students, welcoming applicants from the UK, Australia, or New Zealand with at least three years of experience. This position offers a supportive school ethos, opportunities for professional development, and a competitive salary based on experience plus an Inner London allowance. The start date is September 2026, and interested applicants should reach out directly to the school for application packs.

Qualifications

• At least three years of teaching experience in the UK, Australia or New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Teach Year 3 students in accordance with the curriculum.
• Provide a positive learning environment.
• Support the professional development of staff.

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Class Teacher - St Leonard's Primary (Lambeth)

Type of Position: Class Teacher

Subject: Primary

Salary: Main Scale only - point based on experience + Inner London allowance.

Start Date: September 2026

Closing Date: 12 Noon Friday 22nd May 2026

Experienced Class Teacher – Initially in Year 3 (UK, Australia or New Zealand trained with at least three years’ experience)

Date Required: September 2026

Pay Scale and Grade: Main Scale only - point based on experience + Inner London allowance.

St Leonard’s has been serving the community of Streatham for over 200 years. We are looking to appoint a class teacher to join our friendly and hardworking team of staff.

We are a school which offers:

• Positive and welcoming ethos
• Children with positive attitudes to learning
• Excellent opportunities for continued professional development
• Modern, well‑resourced classrooms
• Friendly and dedicated staff committed to supporting each other as well as the pupils
• An exciting curriculum with international school links
• Generous amount of non‑contact time
• Opportunities for career progression

Visits prior to application are essential and can be arranged by telephoning the school office.

Interviews will take place on a date to be mutually agreed after your visit. Please apply directly to the school as approach via agency will not be accepted.

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, identity and safeguarding checks including a satisfactory enhanced DBS check. Further information can be found at www.gov.uk/dbs.

CVs are not accepted. Application packs can be found below or alternatively are available from: John Bartley – School Business Manager St Leonard’s CE Primary School, Mitcham Lane, Streatham, SW16 6NP