Class Teacher

Earlham Primary School, London, E7 9AW

20 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Tuesday 1st September 2026

• Closing date

  1 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  12 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £40,317.00 - £52,300.00 Annually (Actual)

Class Teacher job summary

Class Teacher

We are seeking a dedicated and ambitious Class Teacher to join our genuine learning community, and we extend a particularly warm welcome to Early Career Teachers (ECTs) looking for a supportive start to their profession. The successful candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status and demonstrate a sound knowledge of the National Curriculum to provide a stimulating, enquiry-based environment for our pupils. We are looking for a practitioner who is passionate about delivering high-quality teaching that meets the varying needs of all learners, ensuring every child has the opportunity to succeed.

As a collaborative member of our school family, you will work closely with the leadership team to track pupil progress and engage in research-led practice to continually refine your pedagogy. We value excellent interpersonal skills and a flexible approach, as you will be expected to build effective relationships that motivate others and uphold our core values. If you are a reflective practitioner committed to professional development and the safeguarding of all children, we would love to support you in this next step of your career.

Apply by: 1st June 2026

Start Date: 1st September 2026

Salary: Actual Salary £40,317 to £52,300 - Main Pay Scale

Location: Earlham Primary School, Earlham Grove, London E7 9AW

Contract type: Permanent, full time

Compass Eko Trust is a family of 28 schools working as one system to improve outcomes for every child. We are united by a clear commitment: every child achieving, without exception.

Through a knowledge-rich curriculum, strong professional collaboration and a shared commitment to excellence, we support our schools to deliver high-quality education in their communities. Our schools sit at the heart of everything we do. The Trust exists to bring clarity, consistency and support so leaders can focus on what matters most - teaching and learning.

As an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’, two-form entry school, Earlham is a genuine learning community where high academic standards meet a warm, inclusive family atmosphere. We are a happy and successful school where staff continually collaborate to improve teaching and learning, ensuring our pupils become confident, enthusiastic learners well-equipped for the future. By joining our team, you will be part of a supportive environment that values a broad, enriched curriculum and believes in providing every child with the very best education. We welcome passionate practitioners who want to achieve excellent results within a caring community where everyone truly belongs.

Please see attached job description.

Our Trust/School can offer:

• Supportive and friendly staff who work together as a team

• Forward-thinking approaches to learning, professional development, and school improvement

• Continuous professional development & learning opportunities

• Employee benefits scheme offering great discounts from a range of brands

• Salary sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to Work

• Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 access to a confidential employee helpline staffed by trained counsellors

• Access to private GP services, counselling, financial wellbeing advice, physiotherapy, and other specialist services

• Family-friendly policies and options for flexible working

• A commitment to your career aspirations and professional development

Compass Eko Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all pupils attending our schools. As the duties of this post involve regular contact with children, any offer to the successful candidate will be conditional upon an Enhanced DBS check being completed. This post is also subject to a satisfactory probationary period and medical clearance.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed, please email Ms Lauren Maginn at earlhaminfo@ekotrust.org.uk to arrange.

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

Earlham Primary School is committed to the safeguarding of all children, through its policies, practice and monitoring procedures and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A criminal record check via the DBS will be undertaken for the successful candidate.

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 Earlham Primary School

• School type: Academies, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 464 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Earlham Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/earlham-primary-school

Earlham is a primary school in the heart of the community that focuses on raising aspirations and transforming lives. We care about each other and the world. We think what we do is pretty exceptional!

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