Class Teacher

Roehampton Church Forest Primary School, London, SW15 4AA

15 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Required for September 2026

• Closing date

  3 July 2026 at 3pm

• Date listed

  18 June 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: Permanent
• Pay scale: Teachers’ Main Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an excellent classroom practitioner who is passionate about teaching and learning, committed to raising standards and able to inspire and motivate children. The successful candidate will have high expectations of all pupils, secure curriculum knowledge and the ability to create an engaging and purposeful classroom environment.

This role would suit a reflective, creative and committed teacher who is ready to contribute fully to school life and take responsibility for leading a curriculum subject. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with colleagues to develop high-quality provision, support curriculum improvement and contribute to the continued development of teaching and learning across the school.

Applicants must hold QTS and have experience of working with primary-aged children. They should be able to demonstrate strong classroom practice, a commitment to pupil progress, and the ability to work in partnership with the whole school community, including our church community.

What the school offers its staff

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an ambitious, enthusiastic and highly effective teacher to join Roehampton Church Forest School as a Class Teacher with subject leadership responsibilities.

Applications from ECT’s are welcome

Roehampton Church Forest School is a small, one-form entry primary school with a proud history of serving the local community since 1828. Situated in the heart of Roehampton, next to Putney Heath and close to Richmond Park, our school offers a nurturing, inclusive and ambitious learning environment in which every child is encouraged to flourish.

Our ethos is firmly rooted in our Christian distinctiveness, with Christian values and morals at the heart of school life. We are proud of the strong relationships we build with our pupils, families, staff, governors, the church and the wider community. The school is ideally located and benefits from excellent public transport links.

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.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/

Alternatively, these documents can be obtained by contacting Nellisa King on 020 8788 8650.

Completed application should be returned to the school by email - sbm@roehampton.wandsworth.sch.uk

In your supporting statement, please state any Key Stage preference, as well as any particular subject strengths or areas of curriculum expertise.

Closing date: 03 July 2026 (at 3pm)

Shortlisting: 03 July 2026

Interview date: 07 July 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that we do not accept CVs

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.

SDBE-Application-Forms-Teaching-Staff (NEW).doc - 130 KB (opens in new tab)

JD - Class Teacher.docx - 51.8 KB (opens in new tab)

PS - Class Teacher.docx - 48.7 KB (opens in new tab)

About Roehampton Church Forest Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 128 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Roehampton Church Forest Primary School website
• Email address: sbm@roehampton.wandsworth.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/roehampton-cofe-primary-school

RCS is a rights-respecting church school where we promote an understanding of everyone’s rights and how to respect them. We have created a positive environment in which self-discipline and honesty are encouraged which is all underpinned by our Christian distinctiveness and our dedication to the teaching of Christian values and morals. The school is ideally located with excellent public transport links and can easily be reached.

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