Class Teacher, Full Time (One Year Maternity Cover)

All Saints CofE Primary School, London, SW6 6ED

58 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 August 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  4 June 2026

Need help writing your personal statement for this role?

Use the personal statement builder (opens in new tab) to get AI-powered support in highlighting your skills and experience.

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: 27.5 hours, Monday - Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - One Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M1 upwards

What skills and experience we're looking for

All Saints CE Primary School

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Class Teacher Y1 – Y5

Responsible to: Phase Leader, Deputy Headteacher and Headteacher

Aims of the Post:

To provide the highest quality of education, care and preparation for life for all pupils in accordance with the Teacher Standards.

Roles and Responsibilities

Teaching and Learning

• Mange pupil learning through effective teaching and with high expectations of all pupils in accordance with our curriculum map, schemes of work and policies.
• Teach a broad curriculum to the assigned class, classes, or groups of pupils to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge/skills and to promote enjoyment in learning.
• Ensure continuity, progression, and cohesiveness in all teaching.
• Use a variety of methods and approaches (including adaptive teaching) to match curricular objectives in subject areas and pupil needs and ensure equal opportunity and accessibility for all pupils.
• Support individual learning by planning work with appropriate challenge and monitoring and reviewing pupil outcomes regularly.
• Be responsible for a designated classroom/teaching area and supervise associated resources.
• Use initiative in caring for and utilising the school’s learning environments.
• Direct the use of any support staff (to include prior discussion and joint planning) in order to benefit from their specialist knowledge and to maximise their effectiveness within lessons. This does not imply any line manager responsibilities but facilitates the best deployment of human resources.
• Use a variety of teaching methods which incorporates effective questioning and response, whole class, small group, and individual teaching.
• Plan and provide structured learning opportunities, which engage pupils’ interest, and which take account their needs – particularly their developing physical, intellectual, emotional, and social abilities.
• Use the allocated PPA time to plan effective lessons which have clear lessons content and appropriately structured subject matter that matches the needs of the pupils. Lesson time and resources should be used effectively.
• Have high expectations of the pupils’ behaviour, academic and social abilities, and set clear targets that are both realistic, measurable and which build upon prior knowledge or attainment.
• Establish and maintain a high standard of discipline by the use of praise, rewards, and sanctions, and thereby create an environment in which pupils feel safe, secure, and confident.
• Employ homework regularly (in accordance with the School Homework Procedures) to consolidate and extend learning and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own learning.
• Provide a challenging, yet supportive learning environment which stimulates, maintains, and develops lively enquiring minds.
• Employ clear presentation and good use of resources.
• Contribute to the identification of pupils with special educational needs, seeking the appropriate specialist support and advice, so as to give positive and targeted support.
• Implement and keep records on Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and School Support Plans.
• Consider the needs of all pupils within lessons (and to implement specialist advice) especially for those who:

o Have SEND

o Are high attainers

o Are not yet fluent in English

o Are disabled

• Encourage pupils to be part of a school community which affords equal value to all its members, is seen to be just and encourages mutual respect, concern for others and honesty.
• Encourage all pupils to reach their true potential and become independent learners with a positive attitude to life-long learning.
• Value application, perseverance, initiative and independence of thought and action, as well as co-operative endeavours.
• Develop in pupils a sense of moral values which can form a framework for a sense of own worth, and relationships with others, so as pupils become responsible members of society.
• Develop in pupils a positive attitude towards themselves and others with a strong sense of self-respect. Also to develop a sense of respect for other people’s property, ideas, and beliefs irrespective of gender, race, disability or academic achievement etc.
• Develop in pupils an appreciation of human achievements, failures, and aspirations.
• Develop in pupils, positive attitudes towards, and concern for, the environment.

Monitoring, Assessment, Recording and Reporting

• Be immediately responsible for the process of identification, assessment, recording and reporting for the pupils in their charge.
• Be familiar with statutory assessment and reporting procedures, and to prepare and present informative, helpful, and accurate reports to parents.
• Make effective use of data to monitor and evaluate pupil progress across the curriculum and to inform teaching and learning planning.
• Write high quality and informative annual reports to parents/carers and direct support staff in the collation process.
• Discuss pupils’ progress and welfare with parents/carers – both formally, e.g. at parents’ evening and also informally at other times.
• Contribute towards the implementation of Individual/School Support Plans where necessary, particularly the planning and recording of appropriate targets, actions, and outcomes.
• Assess pupils’ work systematically and use the results to inform future planning, teaching, and curricular development, giving pupils both oral and written feedback.
• Prepare pupils for National Curriculum Assessments (where appropriate).
• Carry out or support senior colleagues in the administering of National Curriculum Tests/Baseline. This does not include the actual invigilation of the tests themselves when conducted but does include supervision/invigilation of the tests if carried out in the normal classroom with the normal class.
• To mark work in accordance with the school’s policy. In EYFS, to identify next steps for pupils’ learning in accordance with school policy.

Curricular Knowledge and Understanding

• Have a thorough and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum programmes of study, for all relevant areas of the Curriculum, including Early Years.
• Have a good knowledge of any other statutory requirements related to the pupils’ education or welfare.
• Keep up to date with research and developments in pedagogy and curriculum content.
• Use detailed subject knowledge to deal effectively with subject-related questions raised by pupils and the common misconceptions that they hold – thereby deepening pupils' understanding knowledge and understanding.

Professional Standards and Development

• Understand their professional responsibilities in relation to school policies and practices and in so doing to actively support and reinforce those policies.
• Be aware of the role and functions of the Governing Body.
• Set a good example, not only to the pupils they teach, but also to all other pupils in the School, in their appearance by upholding the dress code and personal professional conduct.
• Critically evaluate resources and teaching, using this knowledge to improve the quality of teaching and learning.
• Establish effective working relationships with other professional colleagues, not only those within the School but also those from outside agencies concerned with pupils’ education and welfare, e.g. educational psychologists.
• Assist in the development of the School in line with the School’s Development plan.
• Assist in the maintenance of good discipline in and around the School at all times.
• Attend meetings within the constraints of directed time and contribute to the development of the curriculum, and any other relevant aspects of the life of the School.
• Take an active role in personal professional development of yourself and other staff by peer observation, team-teaching, collaboration, development of resources and people through coaching and mentoring.

Other Responsibilities

In addition to undertake such duties of a similar nature as may be reasonably directed by the Headteacher from time to time. The duties and responsibilities of the post may vary from time to time according to the changing needs of the school.

Key Organisational Objectives

The post holder will contribute to the school’s objectives in service delivery by:

• Enactment of Health and Safety requirements and initiatives as directed;
• Ensuring compliance with Data Protection legislation;
• At all times operating within the school’s Equal Opportunities framework;
• Commitment and contribution to improving standards for pupils as appropriate;
• Acknowledging Customer Care and Quality initiatives;
• Contributing to the maintenance of a caring and stimulating environment for pupils.

Conditions of Service

Governed by the National Agreement on Pay and Conditions of service, supplemented by local conditions as agreed by the governors.

Special Conditions of Service

The Postholder may be required to work outside of normal school hours on occasion (e.g. to attend Full Governing Body and/or Committee Meetings, etc.), with due notice.

Because of the nature of the post, candidates are not entitled to withhold information regarding convictions by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) Order 1975 as amended. Candidates are required to give details of any convictions on their application form and are expected to disclose such information at the appointed interview.

Because this post allows substantial access to children, candidates are required to comply with departmental procedures in relation to Police checks. If candidates are successful in their application, prior to taking up post, they will be required to give written permission to the Department to ascertain details from the Metropolitan Police regarding any convictions against them and as appropriate, the nature of such convictions.

What the school offers its staff

• An ambitious and creative place to work
• A dedicated, hardworking and friendly staff team
• A leadership team who are keen to support you in achieving your professional goals
• A supportive and professional environment
• A supportive governing body and a friendly, proactive PTA
• Beautiful surroundings and close proximity to local parks and gardens
• Car parking space if needed

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 All Saints CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 213 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: All Saints CofE Primary School website
• Email address: sbm@allsaintsce.lbhf.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02077362803
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/all-saints-cofe-primary-school-sw6-6ed

All Saints CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a qualified teacher for September 2026 (One Year Maternity Contract) 
 

Class teacher, full-time, maternity cover 

Start Date: Required for September 2026 
All Saints CE Primary School is a friendly and popular school located in Fulham.  Our core values of creation, compassion and community underpin all aspects of school life.  


We are looking for inspirational, hardworking and energetic class teachers who has a passion for teaching children from interesting and diverse cultural backgrounds.   
If you: 


·         Have qualified teacher status 


·         Are passionate about children’s learning and ambitious 


·         Are able to maximize children’s learning through the provision of motivating activities and a positive, creative learning environment 


·         Are in sympathy with the ethos of a Church of England school 


·         Are a committed, enthusiastic team player who is able to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills with pupils, colleagues and parents 


Then we can offer you: 


·         An ambitious and creative place to work 


·         A dedicated, hardworking and friendly staff team 


·         A leadership team who are keen to support you in achieving your professional goals 


·         A supportive and professional environment 


·         A supportive governing body and a friendly, proactive PTA 


·         Beautiful surroundings and close proximity to local parks and gardens 


·         Car parking space if needed 


Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged - to give you a sense of how special our school really is. These can be arranged by contacting Mrs Sharon Whitehead, the School Business Manager, in the school office on 0207 736 2803.  Mrs Whitehead will arrange for you to receive an application pack.  Applications will only be accepted on our official application form. 


Find out more about the school on our website https://www.allsaintsce.lbhf.sch.uk/ 

Interviews:  Interviews will be arranged on receipt of successful application.  We reserve the right to close the advert once the successful applicant has been found.  Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. 

All Saints CE Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant. 

Arranging a visit to All Saints CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@allsaintsce.lbhf.sch.uk.

School location

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in London