Class Teacher

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School, London, SE6 2LD

Deadline is tomorrow

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  14 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 April 2026

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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-UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Qualified teacher status
• Degree
• Successful primary teaching experience as a teacher or in teacher training
• Knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies
• A good understanding of how children learn
• Ability to adapt teaching to meet pupils’ needs
• Ability to build effective working relationships with pupils
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children
• Knowledge of effective behaviour management strategies
• Good ICT skills, particularly using ICT to support learning
• Sympathetic to the Catholic ethos of the school
• A commitment to getting the best outcomes for all pupils and promoting the ethos and values of the school
• High expectations for children’s attainment and progress
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritise effectively
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality at all times
• Commitment to safeguarding and equality

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

* A popular and friendly schoolwith enthusiastic pupils and supportive parents

* A strong and experienced management team

* Great staff team work

* An enriching curriculum where innovation is encouraged

* Professional development opportunities

* Strong Church and community links

* A supportive Board of Governors

* Membership of Challenge Partners

* Membership of The National College

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

We are committed to keeping children safe. An enhanced DBS clearance will be required for the successful candidate.

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.

Class Teacher Person specification 2023.pdf - 76.7 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher job description 2025.pdf - 84.8 KB (opens in new tab)

About Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 238 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Holy Cross Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: tforde2.209@lgflmail.org
• Phone number: 02086982675
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/holy-cross-catholic-primary-school-london

Holy Cross Catholic Primary School and St Augustine's Catholic Primary School both belong to the federation of Aspire London. We are located in the Borough of Lewisham. Holy Cross is a vibrant, inclusive community with high expectations of all. Our children are happy, keen and motivated. They enjoy our rich and adventurous curriculum which instils in them a life-long love of learning.

Arranging a visit to Holy Cross Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email tforde2.209@lgflmail.org.

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