Class Teacher - Maternity Cover

Hermitage Primary School, London, E1W 2PT

31 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  24 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  24 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
• Contract type: Fixed term - Maternity Cover (with potential for permanent or fixed-term opportunities) - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS Inner London Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

This post is initially offered as a maternity cover position; however, there may be opportunities for permanent orfixed-term contracts depending on school needs and candidate suitability.

The successful candidate will be supported by an experienced mentor throughout their first year at the school.This post offers the opportunity for the right person to develop their own practice and leadership through regular1:1 interactive development meetings with their phase leader focusing on personal reflection, coaching andproblem-solving.

This is what we are looking for:

o An exceptional teacher with a passion for the job and the ability to develop others

o A team player who enjoys working alongside others

o Someone keen to improve their own practice and who enjoys autonomy

o Excellent interpersonal skills, a positive attitude and a sense of humour

What the school offers its staff

o Regular 1:1s with your phase leader focusing on personal reflection, coaching and mentoring

o A range of professional development opportunities through the LETTA Teaching School Alliance

o Opportunities for career progression across schools in the LETTA Trust

o School teachers pay and conditions & pay ranges in line with the best in the borough

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.

How to apply:

o Online application pack is available on link - https://www.hermitage.towerhamlets.sch.uk/Contact/Vacancies/

o To discuss the post or organise a visit contact Tanya Matin (Office Manager) on 0207 702 1037 or

tmatin@letta.org.uk

o Completed applications should be sent to hpsadmin@letta.org.uk

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.

Additional documents

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

Hermitage_Maternity Class Teacher_Advert_ 2026.pdf - 171 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hermitage Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 272 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hermitage Primary School website
• Email address: hr@letta.org.uk
• Phone number: 0207 702 1037
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hermitage-primary-school-london

Hermitage Primary School is a LETTA Trust school. We are a diverse 1.5fe primary school with a SEND Unit for pupils with autism. Rooted in our community, in the historic area of Wapping, we benefit from an amazing location; a short walk from the Tower of London, Tower Bridge, and St Katharine’s Docks, and we make sure our pupils make the most of this rich historic setting. Our pupils are, without a doubt the friendliest, politest young people you could hope to meet.

The LETTA Trust is a dynamic and growing multi-academy trust committed to combating social inequality and changing lives by providing an excellent education for all our learners. We focus on collaboration, innovation, for continuous improvement, striving to create a supportive and inspiring environment where everyone can succeed.

Arranging a visit to Hermitage Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@letta.org.uk.

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