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Class Teacher

West Hampstead Primary School, London, NW6 1QL

7 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  13 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  6 May 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - One year - The role is a fixed term contract, with a view to being made permanent in September 2027
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS
• Additional allowances:

  There is the possibility of additional allowances, should something become available.

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an exceptional teacher with a passion for making a difference in the lives of young learners? West Hampstead Primary School is looking for dedicated and aspirational Class Teachers to join our vibrant school community. With a commitment to providing high-quality education, we invite you to be a part of our mission to enhance the life chances of all children, particularly those who are disadvantaged or have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

What year group is the position for?

KS1 or KS2. There is flexibility, depending on the experience and expertise of suitable candidates.

What the school offers its staff

School Community:

- A supportive and collaborative school environment with well-established staff.

- Engaged families who are invested in our school community.

- Consistently excellent behaviour across the school.

- A stable cohort with full classes in Reception for the last five years.

- A lovely Victorian building with a large playground and new outdoor areas, including a Science garden and reading corner.

Curriculum:

- A creative and enriching curriculum at the heart of our educational approach.

- A well-established broad curriculum across all subjects.

- A Maths Mastery curriculum developed in collaboration with NCETM. Our teaching and learning in maths has recently been acredited as an 'Area of Excellence' by Challenge Partners (February 2026).

Professional Development:

- Outstanding support network across Camden Learning schools.

- Excellent CPD opportunities for all career stages, from ECTs to NPQH.

- WHPS is a Hub school for NCETM, offering enhanced CPD for Maths.

- Teaching standards that support teaching and learning with clear expectations.

Inclusion:

- Inclusive practices embedded throughout the school.

- New sensory rooms and intervention spaces opened in September 2025.

Flexible working opportunities

Work/Life Balance:

- Prioritisation of staff wellbeing across the school.

- Flexibility to work from home for PPA and Management Time.

- Opportunities for Time in Lieu.

- Integration of AI to enhance work/life balance.

- Free lunches and termly breakfasts to celebrate our amazing staff.

- PPA coverage by Art and PE specialists.

- A 2pm finish on the last day of every term.

- A Work From Home INSET day for report writing.

- No playground duties for class teachers.

- Excellent transport links for easy commuting.

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 school is:

committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all our children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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.

WHPS Teacher Job description .docx - 196 KB (opens in new tab)

WHPS Person Specification.pdf - 401 KB (opens in new tab)

WHPS Teacher Job description .docx - 196 KB (opens in new tab)

WHPS CT Letter to applicants May 2026.pdf - 247 KB (opens in new tab)

About West Hampstead Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 409 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: West Hampstead Primary School website
• Email address: s.drake@westhampstead.camden.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 7435 8646
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/west-hampstead-primary-school

About West Hampstead Primary School:

West Hampstead Primary School is a welcoming, vibrant and diverse community school, located close to many transport links. The children and families at our school are enthusiastic about their learning and happy to belong to our school community. Our staff are a friendly, collaborative team who value being part of our professional learning community.

Arranging a visit to West Hampstead Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email s.drake@westhampstead.camden.sch.uk.

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