EYFS Class Teacher

St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School, London, SE13 6NX

28 days remaining to apply

• Closing date

  17 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 March 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
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for:

• An outstanding practitioner who is passionate about teaching and learning and is keen to lead, inspire and motivate staff to achieve the highest possible standards.

Someone who:-

• Will help to take our school and its pupils to be the very best they can be
• Is creative and enjoys teaching through an engaging and exciting curriculum
• Enjoys and thrives on challenge
• Has the patience and commitment to ensure our pupils achieve

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Children who are enthusiastic, creative and eager to learn
• A school that cares about the wellbeing of everyone in our school community
• Well established, stable and experienced Leadership and Teaching teams
• A supportive, passionate and friendly staff team
• A commitment to your professional development

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

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.

Primary School Teacher job description.pdf - 72.9 KB (opens in new tab)

EYFS Class Teacher Application Form - St Mary's 2026.docx - 43.4 KB (opens in new tab)

Safer+Recruitment+Form.doc - 56 KB (opens in new tab)

Equal Opportunities Policy Statement.pdf - 98.6 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 229 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: admin@st-marys.lewisham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8690 2613
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mary-s-lewisham-church-of-england-primary-school

St Mary’s is a one-form Church of England School in a vibrant and diverse part of Lewisham.

Arranging a visit to St Mary's Lewisham Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@st-marys.lewisham.sch.uk.

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