Creative and Inspirational Class Teacher, London SW4
Clapham Manor Primary School, London, SW4 0BZ22 days remaining to apply
Job start date
5 January 2026
Closing date
26 November 2025 at 11:59pm
Date listed
4 November 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - 31st August 2026
Pay scale
- Inner London Main Pay Scale (ECTs need not apply)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an inspirational teacher looking to join a highly committed and enthusiastic staff team at our supportive, dynamic and vibrant school?
Clapham Manor Primary School and Nursery seeks an experienced teacher who can inspire, motivate and challenge pupils to achieve the highest levels of progress and attainment. The successful teacher will join a talented and hardworking staff team, supported by an Executive Headteacher, Head of School and Governors who are committed to fostering a culture of teamwork, collaboration and professional growth. Energy, optimism and enthusiasm are essential in order to share our passion for ‘growing brighter futures’. Clapham Manor School is part of a federation with Sudbourne Primary School, SW2; staff may therefore be contracted to work across the partnership. As we require an experienced teacher, this role is not suitable for ECT applicants.
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
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 impressive facilities including a food technology room/science lab, Astroturf pitch, Forest Schools area, ‘enchanted garden’ nurture provision, music & performing arts room and a dedicated library
Blocked PPA time with your year group partner
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
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy as we do not accept applications via agencies.
Closing date: Wednesday 26th November 2025 6pm
Shortlisting and invite to interview: Thursday 27th November 2025
Shortlisted candidate interviews: Thursday 4th December 2026Tours and meeting with the Exec HT: To be arranged via email in line with diary availability
Please note that exceptional candidates may be interviewed early and we reserve the right to withdraw this advertisement from our site and Partner Sites at our absolute discretion. Not suitable for ECTs
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Clapham Manor Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- 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
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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