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  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    22 April 2026

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Job details

Job role

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 year

Pay scale

M1

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

  • Has a strong understanding of the primary curriculum and effective teaching strategies

  • Demonstrates high expectations for all pupils, both academically and behaviourally

  • Has experience (or a strong commitment to) inclusive practice and meeting the needs of all learners, including those with SEND

  • Is able to plan and deliver engaging, creative and well-structured lessons

  • Uses assessment effectively to inform teaching and support pupil progress

  • Builds positive relationships with pupils, staff, parents and carers

  • Works well as part of a team and is willing to contribute to the wider life of the school

  • Is organised, reflective and committed to their own professional development

  • Demonstrates a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children



    • What the school offers its staff

  • A welcoming, friendly and supportive school community

  • An experienced and collaborative staff team, passionate about teaching and learning

  • An exciting, rich and challenging curriculum

  • A strong commitment to professional development and equal opportunities

  • Well-resourced classrooms that support high-quality teaching

  • A culture that prioritises staff and pupils’ wellbeing

  • An inclusive and positive working environment

  • A visible and approachable senior leadership team, committed to promoting a healthy work–life balance

  • A convenient location with excellent transport links

  • Free 24/7 access to an Employee Assistance Programme, including expert advice, wellbeing support and discounted leisure membership

  • Inner London salary allowance


    • 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.

    Apply for this job

    Additional documents

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

    KS1 JOB DESCRPTION.pdf - 112 KB (opens in new tab)
    KS1 PERSON SPECIFICATION.pdf - 141 KB (opens in new tab)

    About Liberty Primary

    School type
    Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
    Education phase
    Primary school
    School size
    442 pupils enrolled
    Age range
    3 to 11
    Ofsted report
    View Ofsted report
    School website
    Liberty Primary website
    Email address
    kay.corden@liberty.merton.sch.uk
    Phone number
    02086465290
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    teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/liberty-primary

    Arranging a visit to Liberty Primary

    To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kay.corden@liberty.merton.sch.uk.

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