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Class Teacher

St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School, London, SE2 9LY

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  18 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  22 May 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: 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

An individual who is supportive of our strong Catholic ethos and vision.

A committed and creative classroom practitioner with high expectations.

Has a positive attitude, is adaptable and committed in achieving success throughout the school.

Is an excellent role model, effective in motivating and supporting a team.

What the school offers its staff

A committed and very supportive team of staff.

A very warm and welcoming community with a strong Catholic ethos and vision.

Valued children, enthusiastic to learn and who enjoy coming to school.

A supportive and dedicated Governing Body who are committed to enriching children’s learning.

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.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

JOB DESCRIPTION - CT.pdf - 183 KB (opens in new tab)

TEACHER AD - JUNE 2026.pdf - 90.8 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 402 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: fmurphy12.203@lgflmail.org
• Phone number: 020 8310 5394
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-thomas-a-becket-roman-catholic-primary-school

St Thomas a Becket is a successful two-form entry, Voluntary Aided school, situated in the heart of Abbey Wood, with excellent transport links by bus and train. We are proud of our diverse, hard-working and supportive community of staff, pupils and families. 

Arranging a visit to St Thomas A Becket Roman Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email fmurphy12.203@lgflmail.org.

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