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Class teachers KS1 and KS2

Olga Primary School, London, E3 5DN

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  30 March 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 - 1 or 2 year fixed term
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Through your commitment, motivation and passion, you will have the opportunity to make a real positive difference for all our children at Olga. We are a diverse school in the West of Tower Hamlets with close links to neighbouring primary schools.

We are looking for:

- An excellent teacher with a passion for learning.

- Someone keen to learn.

- A team player.

- Excellent interpersonal skills.

- Positive attitude and a sense of humour.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

- A rich mix of families.

- Keen, friendly and enthusiastic children.

- A range of professional development opportunities.

- Collaborative working across all phases

- Welcoming and supportive staff team

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.

Class teacher JD and person spec.pdf - 123 KB (opens in new tab)

About Olga Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 537 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Olga Primary School website
• Email address: admin@olga.towerhamlets.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0208 9817127
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/olga-primary-school

An inclusive 2-FE school housed in a modern building serving a diverse community. A school where everyone works together in a spirit of co-operation, personal growth and friendship.

Arranging a visit to Olga Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@olga.towerhamlets.sch.uk.

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