Class Teacher

Charles Dickens Primary School, London, SE1 1AF

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  January 2027

• Closing date

  7 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  28 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (745)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: £40,317.00 - £52,300.00 Annually (Actual)

Class Teacher job summary

Charles Dickens Primary School and Nursery is an outstanding primary school in the heart of London and part of the Charter Schools Educational Trust. We are proud to play a national role in educational improvement, leading the DfE Behaviour and Attendance Hub, the DfE Stronger Practice Hub, the DfE Reception Network, and serving as both a Research School and Teaching School Hub.

The successful candidate will be committed to delivering our knowledge-rich and carefully sequenced curriculum, ensuring that every child achieves their very best. They will be reflective, open to coaching, and excited about continually developing their classroom practice. Whether you are an early career teacher or a more experienced practitioner, you will share our belief that great teaching is developed through collaboration, evidence-informed practice, and ongoing professional development.

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Delivers consistently high-quality teaching and learning.
• Is committed to helping every child succeed.
• Is eager to engage with instructional coaching and professional development.
• Has a strong interest in developing expertise in pedagogy.
• Enjoys working collaboratively as part of a supportive and ambitious team.
• Is enthusiastic about delivering a rich and challenging curriculum.

In return, we offer exceptional professional development, expert coaching, and the opportunity to work alongside colleagues who are committed to excellence and continual improvement.

Applications from ECTs and experienced teachers are warmly welcomed.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to providing a safe and secure environment for children, staff and visitors and to promoting a culture in which everyone feels confident about sharing any and all concerns they may have about their own safety and well-being or the safety and well-being of others.

Our aim to safeguard and promote the welfare of children by protecting them from maltreatment; preventing impairment of children’s health or development; ensuring that children grow up in circumstances consistent with the provision of safe and effective care; and taking robust action to enable all children to have the best outcomes possible.

Applying for the job

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Charles Dickens Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 494 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Charles Dickens Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/charles-dickens-primary-school-london

Charles Dickens Primary School and Nursery is looking for a talented and ambitious teacher to join our dynamic team. We currently have one vacancy which could be based in any key stage but the expectation is that over time, our teachers teach across Early Years to Year 6 depending on need. Our vision is to develop a happy learning community, where children have the knowledge, confidence and disposition to become successful not only at secondary school but beyond.

We serve a diverse and vibrant community and as a member of our team, you will be committed to helping children to achieve their full potential and you will have great expectations of every child. We encourage candidates to look at our website to learn more about our curriculum and our learning and teaching approaches.

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