Class Teacher
East Sheen Primary School, London, SW14 8ED14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
3 September 2026
Closing date
24 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
10 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 12 months (with opportunity for extension to permanent contract) - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M1-M6 (Outer London)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Class Teacher
East Sheen Primary School is looking to recruit an excellent class teacher to work as part of our inspiring, supportive team from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity to work as part of a talented and experienced team in an outstanding three-form-entry primary school.
Our purpose is to nurture happy, confident children who think deeply about themselves and others in preparation for the challenges ahead.
We do this by inspiring and celebrating:
- Curiosity and love for learning
- Collaboration and kindness
- Creativity and enthusiasm
- Resilience and achievement
East Sheen Primary School is an exciting place to work, where families and staff work together to make learning fun and engaging, with high aspirations for all pupils. We are a Thinking School, explicitly teaching children the skills they need to be thinkers of the future, as well as being an Eco-School Green Flag award-winner and Ofsted Outstanding (April 2023).
While we are currently adevertising this role as a fixed term 12-month maternity cover, we anticipate being able to offer a permanent job contract at the time of offering the job, and particularly for the right candidate.
What the school offers its staff
We offer the opportunity to work in EYFS, KS1 or KS2, following a discussion with candidates, and we make a commitment to invest in every teacher's professional and personal development. We also value staff wellbeing, and offer a comprehensive wellbeing support programme.
This is a great post for an ECT looking for a strong foundation to their teaching career, and we welcome ECTs to join us for a paid period of induction in the summer term, ahead of their September start, as well as a strong two-year induction process. In addition to ECTs, we welcome experienced teachers to apply, who are keen to share good practice and be a part of a forward-thinking, driven staff team.
We look forward to receiving your application. If you would like to arrange a tour, or have any questions, please contact the headteacher, Harry Page using the details provided in the job description.
We also encourage applicants to find out more by visiting our school website and viewing our school video.
Closing Date: Friday 24th April, 12:00pm
Shortlisting: Monday 27th April
Interviews: Tuesday 5th May
East Sheen Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Please see our safeguarding policy for more information.
The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment clearances including references, health declaration and an enhanced DBS check. In line with safer recruitment, an online search will be carried out on shortlisted candidates.
Please see our privacy notice attached to the advert.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)About East Sheen Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 590 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- East Sheen Primary School website
- Email address
- hpage@eastsheen.richmond.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02088767484
East Sheen Primary School is a thriving three form entry primary school in the London Borough of Richmond-upon-Thames. We are a happy, high-achieving, diverse, inclusive and vibrant community full of ambition and energy, where every child is nurtured and encouraged to develop a love for learning across the curriculum.
East Sheen Primary School is a short walk from Richmond Park and the river Thames. We are located within a ten minute walk from Barnes and Mortlake train stations and are served by various bus routes. We have many other green spaces in the locality and are a casual stroll from a vibrant high street packed with independent retailers, cafes, bars and convenience stores. Put simply, it is a lovely place to work.
Arranging a visit to East Sheen Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hpage@eastsheen.richmond.sch.uk.
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