Class Teacher

Edmund Waller Primary School, London, SE14 5LY

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2025

• Closing date

  9 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 April 2025

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
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

• a committed and caring teacher who is a positive role model for all?
• a reflective and creative practitioner who provides outstanding learning opportunities?
• able to create an inclusive classroom so that all children achieve their potential?
• able to innovate and share best practice in order to have a positive impact across the school?
• someone who works collegiately for the betterment of the school community?

What the school offers its staff

• children who are eager and receptive
• a creative environment with plenty of space for outdoor learning
• highly engaged parents and governors
• a supportive and approachable leadership team
• regular CPD and opportunities for career progression

Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We have a number of policies and procedures in place that contribute to our safeguarding commitment, including our Safeguarding Policy which can be viewed in the policies section on our school website.

Applying for the job

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to jobs@edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Class Teacher - JD & PS.pdf - 161 KB (opens in new tab)

EW Class Teacher advert.pdf - 162 KB (opens in new tab)

About Edmund Waller Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 417 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Edmund Waller Primary School website
• Email address: jobs@edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02076390436
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/edmund-waller-primary-school

Edmund Waller is a 2 form entry school situated in the Telegraph Hill area of New Cross, within 10 minutes walk of Nunhead. It has very spacious grounds and large classrooms.

Arranging a visit to Edmund Waller Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@edmundwaller.lewisham.sch.uk.

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