Class Teacher
Orleans Primary School, Twickenham, TW1 3EN14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
3 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
20 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 2 days per week: Monday and Tuesday.
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale (Outer London)
What skills and experience we're looking for
EXPERIENCE
● Successful teaching in Key Stage 2 that meets the requirements as described in the Professional Standards for Teachers - or if an ECT, successful teaching placements during teacher training
PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES
● Relationships with children are positive with high expectations
● Able to make effective relationships with parents, communicate with them and encourage their active participation in their child’s education
● Up-to-date knowledge/understanding of the professional duties of teachers
● Can communicate well and work with children, staff, parents and others
● Committed to personal professional development and is a reflective practitioner
● Strong work ethic and high standards
PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING
● Up-to-date knowledge of teaching and learning strategies
● Understands and uses a range of forms of assessment to monitor children’s work to help them make progress
● Has a secure knowledge of the national curriculum and related pedagogy
● Has excellent literacy, maths, ICT (including AI) and written communication skills
● Understands issues in relation to achievement and diversity
● Has up to date knowledge of matters related to Safeguarding, health and well-being of children
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
● Is able to plan and teach challenging, motivational and well organised lessons
● Can assess and monitor children’s work providing feedback to help them learn
● Will evaluate practice and refine approaches where necessary
● Knows how to create a purposeful learning environment
● Committed to further professional learning and a keenness to learn and grow within a team
What the school offers its staff
● A supportive and experienced leadership team;
● A strong commitment to professional development and career progression;
● A research informed school community where adult learning is valued as highly as pupil learning;
● A rewarding and inspiring place to work, with staff passionate about delivering a broad and enriching curriculum;
● A positive and engaged parent community, including an active PTA, who support the school and their children’s education;
● An experienced Governing Body with an active interest in the school’s development;
● Wonderful children who love to learn.
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Orleans Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. References will be carried out prior to interview and the successful candidate will need to complete an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Photo identification and evidence of qualifications must be brought to the school should you be called for interview.
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.
About Orleans Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 442 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Orleans Primary School website
- Email address
- applications@orleans.richmond.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02088921654
Orleans Primary School is a two form entry school in St Margaret’s. We are an ambitious school and believe our pupils’ experience is central to them achieving that ambition.
The school has excellent transport links with St Margaret’s mainline station within a 5 minute walk, and many bus routes with regular services to the surrounding areas.
Arranging a visit to Orleans Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email applications@orleans.richmond.sch.uk.
School location
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