Class Teacher

Flora Gardens Primary School, London, W6 7PZ

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  27 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 April 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: Monday to Friday, term time only, plus inset days.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a positive and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our team. This is a flexible role, and you could be teaching in any year group across the school, depending on your strengths and experience. You will play a key role in creating a happy, engaging classroom where children feel supported, challenged, and inspired to do their best.

We are looking for someone who loves teaching and is committed to helping every child succeed. You will be a caring and reflective practitioner who builds strong relationships with pupils, colleagues, and families. We value team players who are willing to share ideas, get involved in school life, and continue to develop their practice. Whether you are an ECT or an experienced teacher (M1–M6), we welcome your application.

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (or working towards it for ECTs)

Experience teaching within the primary phase (suitable for M1–M6 teachers)

Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and effective teaching strategies

Ability to plan and deliver engaging, inclusive, and well-structured lessons

Commitment to high expectations and raising attainment for all pupils

Ability to adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including SEND and EAL pupils

Strong classroom management skills and the ability to create a positive learning environment

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with pupils, staff, and parents

A reflective practitioner who is committed to continuous professional development

Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Good organisational and time-management skills

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Enthusiasm, creativity, and a passion for teaching and learning

What the school offers its staff

• a warm welcoming environment,
• a caring, dedicated team of professionals, who are keen to develop their practice,
• a school that takes pride in developing the whole child,
• excellent CPD opportunities,
• A commitment to focus on staff well-being.

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

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

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.

About Flora Gardens Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 186 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Flora Gardens Primary School website
• Email address: hodonnell@fgschool.uk
• Phone number: 020 8748 2566
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/flora-gardens-primary-school

 At Flora Gardens Primary School, we provide an exciting learning journey from Early Years through to Year 6. We are a friendly, supportive and growing school, situated in Hammersmith, West London. We are dedicated to creating a safe space where children feel happy, can flourish, and are inspired to reach their full potential. We make our vision real by working to ensure that core themes are reinforced:

• Offering innovative opportunities: Providing purposeful experiences that ignite creativity and curiosity


• Building a trusting community: Fostering an atmosphere of mutual respect and support


• Ensuring high standards: Committing to excellence in wellbeing and education

 

Arranging a visit to Flora Gardens Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hodonnell@fgschool.uk.

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