Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover) x2

The Belham Primary School, London, SE15 4DG

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  5 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  20 April 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: 32.5 hours Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1-Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Inner London Main PayScale

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Qualified teacher status
• Evidence of having kept up-to-date in all National Curriculum subjects
• Teaching experience or practice in EYFS, KS1or KS2
• Ability to deliver a curriculum ensuring evidence of innovation, progression, continuity and differentiation
• Able to comply fully with all Equality Policies and show an understanding of the needs of a multicultural community
• Develop good personal relationships within a team
• Establish and develop close relationships with parents, governors and the community
• Communicate effectively (both orally and inwriting) to a variety of audiences; clear evidence of computer literacy

What the school offers its staff

• Amazing children to teach and supportive colleagues
• Curriculum that reflects the culturally diverse community
• A recently refurbished and extended Victorian school
• Greats pecialist spaces and resources
• A huge emphasis on the creative arts & sport
• Leadershipwho respect work/life balance
• Support from The Charter Schools Educational Trust
• Friendly,flexible working arrangements
• Staff networks to provide a supportive working environment

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

The Charters Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. References will be sought, vetting undertaken and the successful applicant will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.

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.

Additional documents

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

Belham Class Teacher JD 2026.pdf - 205 KB (opens in new tab)

Belham Class Teacher Person Specification 2026.pdf - 119 KB (opens in new tab)

Belham Class Teacher Person Specification 2026.pdf - 119 KB (opens in new tab)

About The Belham Primary School

• School type: Free School, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 388 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: The Belham Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@tcset.org.uk
• Phone number: 020 8353 4920
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/the-belham-primary-school

The Belham is a 'buzzy' school established in 2015 to serve the vibrant and culture-rich community of Peckham Rye and East Dulwich. The school was rated “Good” by Ofsted in July 2018, with pupil outcomes exceeding national averages for all groups. There is also an excellent creative arts and sport provision.

Arranging a visit to The Belham Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@tcset.org.uk.

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