Creative and Inspirational Class Teacher, London SW4

Clapham Manor Primary School, London, SW4 0BZ

24 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  29 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  5 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
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Inner London Main Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you an inspirational teacher or ECT, looking to join a dynamic and vibrant school in the heart of Clapham?

Clapham Manor Primary School seeks an experienced teacher or ECT with a passion for learning who can inspire, motivate and challenge pupils to achieve the highest levels of progress and attainment.

You will join a talented and hardworking staff team, supported by the Head of School, Executive Headteacher and Governors who are committed to fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration. This job role is appropriate for ECTs.

We are proud to serve a wonderfully diverse community, and we are committed to equality of opportunity to creating a workplace and school community where everyone feels respected, supported and able to thrive. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all ethnicities, backgrounds and lived experiences.

The successful candidate will:

• Be a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic classroom practitioner

• Have an ability and commitment to engage, motivate and inspire all children to learn, achieve and make good progress

• Have a real belief in inclusivity and the fact that all children can be supported to be successful

• Have a good general knowledge and understanding of the National Curriculum

• Have commitment to high standards of attainment and achievement

• Have flexibility, resilience, adaptability and commitment to working as part of a team

• Be a great communicator with good interpersonal skills who can also actively engage with parents

• Be passionate about education in a school deeply rooted in the local community

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• Wonderful pupils in a diverse and inclusive school with a real commitment to the community

• An enthusiastic and highly skilled staff team

• A commitment to on-going professional development to further develop your career with a dedicated Personal Growth Partner (PGP) to support and guide your career pathway

• A genuine commitment to ensure a respectful work life balance and regular opportunities to socialise with colleagues

• A powerful ethos based on improving children’s lives through outstanding education

• An imaginative curriculum which emphasises the importance of all aspects of a child’s development

• An opportunity to take the lead of a subject area of responsibility with flexibility and autonomy over its future direction

• Comprehensive medium term planning and resources for all subject areas for you to adapt and personalise to your class

• An exciting teaching and learning environment with extensive school facilities

• A deeply committed staff and Board of Governors, constantly striving for improvement and excellence

• Active and engaged parents and carers

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.

School visits: Are strongly advised and can be arranged via email.

Closing date: Midday, Friday 29th May 2026 (We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any point)

Shortlisting: Friday 29th May 2026 PM

Invite to interview: Monday 2nd June 2026 PM

Interview: Thursday 9th June 2026

Commitment to safeguarding

Clapham Manor Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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.

CMPS Class Teacher JD September 2026.pdf - 458 KB (opens in new tab)

About Clapham Manor Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 376 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Clapham Manor Primary School website
• Email address: hr@clapham-manor.co.uk
• Phone number: 020 7622 3919
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/clapham-manor-primary-school

Clapham Manor Primary, situated in the heart of Clapham in the Borough of Lambeth, is a two form entry primary school and nursery . The school sits at the heart of the Clapham community and strives, through the moto of ‘Growing Brighter Futures’ to ensure the community and children experience a base of solid academic learning wrapped up in education of the whole person for a 21st Century life.

Arranging a visit to Clapham Manor Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@clapham-manor.co.uk.

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