Class Teacher

Coleridge Primary School, London, N8 8DN

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 September 2026

• Closing date

  13 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - September 2026 - April 2027 - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 - M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

Staff at this outstanding school celebrate diversity and passionately believe in creating an inclusive school environment. Our curriculum places a strong emphasis on global and cultural understanding, ensuring that our children develop a broad perspective of the world around them. We are looking for candidates who share our values and our commitment to inclusivity. As a Class Teacher at Coleridge Primary School, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our children.

This is a great opportunity for any teacher who is:

• Caring and conscientious in dealing with others
• Inclusive and committed to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils
• Creative and innovative
• Resilient and able to work under pressure
• Hard working and aspirational

What the school offers its staff

In return we can offer you:

• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A strong mentorship programme for Early Career Teachers, overseen by a highly experienced member of the Senior Leadership Team.
• A chance to work in a supportive, happy and successful school
• To be a part of a fun, vibrant and innovative staff team, with an approachable SLT, who all work to ensure you feel well supported in your role

To find out more about our school, please visit our website www.coleridgeprimary.net

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

This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all applicants to share this commitment

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Job Description.pdf - 227 KB (opens in new tab)

Person Specification.pdf - 219 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Advert.pdf - 240 KB (opens in new tab)

About Coleridge Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 865 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Coleridge Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@coleridgeprimary.net
• Phone number: 02083403173
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/coleridge-primary-school

We are a large, diverse, inner-city school with four classes in each year group, plus a nursery. We are proud of our school; the children, staff and parents all contribute to make this a happy, inclusive, stimulating place to be. Coleridge is an Outstanding school and a great community to be a part of.

Arranging a visit to Coleridge Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@coleridgeprimary.net.

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