Class Teacher
Olga Primary School, London, E3 5DNThis job expired on 8 June 2026 – see similar jobs
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
8 June 2026 at 9am
Date listed
27 May 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time, part time (Can be done as a job share): 32.5 hours a week or to be agreed
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 or 2 years
Pay scale
- MPS / UPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are now seeking a passionate, enthusiastic, and experienced teacher to join our established and supportive EYFS team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a setting where collaboration, professional development, and high-quality early years practice are truly valued.
We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit the school and experience our vibrant learning environment first-hand prior to applying.
What the school offers its staff
Olga Early Years offers a nurturing, play-based approach to teaching and learning, supported by a highly skilled and collaborative EYFS team. We are committed to providing the very best early years education and pride ourselves on staying at the forefront of current educational research. Staff regularly engage in national and local research projects, including those led by the EEF, ensuring our practice is innovative, reflective, and evidence-informed.
Our bespoke EYFS curriculum has been carefully designed by our dedicated EYFS staff to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. During our recent Ofsted inspection, inspectors recognised the strength of our provision, stating:
“The curriculum for early years has been carefully designed. Based on ‘big ideas’, it ensures that children are supported to build their learning on what they already know.” Ofsted 2026
Subject leadership opportunity is available.
Flexible working opportunities
Further information about the job
How to apply:
- An application pack can be found on the school website: https://www.olga.towerhamlets.sch.uk/vacancies.
- To organise a visit contact Lisa Bradley-Jones, Headteacher, on 0208 9817127 or email admin@olga.towerhamlets.sch.uk
- Completed applications should be sent to admin@olga.towerhamlets.sch.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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Olga Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 537 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Olga Primary School website
- Email address
- admin@olga.towerhamlets.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0208 9817127
An inclusive 2-FE school housed in a modern building serving a diverse community. A school where everyone works together in a spirit of co-operation, personal growth and friendship.
Arranging a visit to Olga Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@olga.towerhamlets.sch.uk.
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