Class Teacher Reception Class
St Faith's CofE Primary School, London, SW18 1AE20 days remaining to apply
Job start date
23 February 2026
Closing date
19 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 December 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- M3 to M5
What skills and experience we're looking for
Plan and teach challenging, engaging lessons across the age and ability range taught
Provide clear structures for lessons, maintaining pace, motivation and challenge
Use a repertoire of strategies to meet children’s different learning needs
Provide a purposeful, stimulating and safe learning environment, which promotes independence, and establish effective classroom routines
Support a positive and inclusive school ethos through excellent classroom and behaviour management
Constantly seek to improve professional skills and competencies in line with the Professional Standards for Teachers
Make effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of programmes of study
Set clear targets for children’s learning and use assessment information to inform all aspects of planning and teaching
Mark and monitor pupils’ work, set targets for progress and give regular feedback to pupils
Assess and record pupils' progress systematically and keep records
Display commitment to raising standards and accelerating pupil progress
Communicate effectively with parents and carers, conveying timely and relevant information about attainment, objectives, progress and well-being
Speak to and liaise with other staff and outside agencies as necessary to best support each child
Work effectively and professionally with all staff members
Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the school
Set a good example in terms of conduct, punctuality and attendance
Participate and contribute to staff training and meetings
Positively embrace professional development and research
Demonstrate the ability to reflect on and improve performance
Support and contribute to the Christian ethos of the school
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to Child Protection and Safeguarding, Health and Safety, Equal Opportunities and report all concerns to the appropriate person
Undertake other general tasks that the Headteacher may reasonably ask
What the school offers its staff
¨ Excellent CPD opportunities;
¨ Strong values with a focus on staff well-being and a care for work life balance;
¨ A dedicated leadership team, with a clear strategic vision, ensuring ‘learning together, for all to succeed.’
¨ A caring and supportive whole school community, which is inclusive and culturally diverse;
¨ A well-resourced, bright and attractive learning environment, with fantastic outdoor space;
¨ Opportunities to lead a curriculum area within the school.
Further information about the job
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St Faith's CofE Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 172 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Faith's CofE Primary School website
- Email address
- sbm@stfaiths.wandsworth.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8874 2653
St Faith’s Church of England School is a warm, welcoming and ambitious one form entry school situated just moments from Wandsworth Town train station. We offer a well-resourced learning environment, with beautiful outdoor space including a large astro pitch.
At St Faith’s, our vision is to create a nurturing and inclusive school community, where all children feel valued. We aim to foster a love of learning, and recognise and develop each individual's skills and talents, so that they are able to flourish.
‘Pupils are at the heart of all that leaders and staff do at this warm and welcoming school. Pupils’ behaviour in lessons and around school is impeccable. The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding.’ Ofsted
Arranging a visit to St Faith's CofE Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@stfaiths.wandsworth.sch.uk.
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