Year 2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) - St Stephen's, Hammersmith

London Diocesan Board for Schools; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcoming school community

Strong leadership team

Opportunity to make a real difference

Job summary

St Stephen’s CE Primary School in London is seeking a Year 2 class teacher for maternity cover starting January 2027. The post requires delivering outstanding and imaginative teaching, with high expectations for pupil attainment and personal development, within a welcoming and diverse school community.

We are a two-form entry school with 448 on roll and a commitment to safeguarding. The salary is Inner London MPS.

Job description

St Stephen’s CE Primary School

Uxbridge Road, Shepherd’s Bush, London, W12 8LH

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Web: www.ststephensce.lbhf.sch.uk

• Friday 9 October 2026
• 11:30 12:00
• St Stephen's CE Primary School Uxbridge Road London, England United Kingdom

Year 2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Salary: Inner London MPS

The Governing Body of St Stephen’s CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a Year 2 teacher for maternity cover from January 2027.

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• Outstanding and creative classroom practice;
• High expectations for children’s attainment and personal development.
• Highly motivated and committed attitude to raising standards.

We are a two-form entry Primary School in Shepherds Bush, London, with 448 children on roll, who are welcoming, diverse and eager to learn. We aim to help all our children to be the best that they can be and we are looking for a Senior Admin Officer who will support our ethos.

What We Offer

• A welcoming, supportive and ambitious school community;
• A strong and collaborative leadership team;
• The chance to make a real difference to the effectiveness and development of the school.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

St Stephen’s CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose any cautions or convictions that are not protected under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended).

The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Children’s Barred List check, satisfactory references, online searches and all other pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.

Closing date: Friday 9th October 2026 noon

Interview date: Interviews W/B 12th October 2026