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KS1 Class Teacher (Maternity cover – 12month fixed term)

Thomas Jones Primary School, London, W11 1RQ

25 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  6 January 2027

• Closing date

  1 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  7 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: 40 hours a week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Fixed term - 12 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M3 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Successful Candidate will:

• Demonstrate high aspirations and exacting standards for all pupils;
• Have experiencing teaching across the curriculum in a primary school;
• Be committed to ongoing professional development;
• Be collegiate and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills;
• Show an understanding of how children develop and learn;
• Maintain and promote an inspiring learning environment;
• Commit to safeguarding pupil;
• Be self-motivated;
• Have a positive mind-set;
• Be tenacious, flexible and resilient;
• Be organised;
• Be prepared to play a full part in the life of the school;
• Maintain and promote an inspiring learning environment;
• Commit to safeguarding pupils

What the school offers its staff

Thomas Jones is a forward thinking, oversubscribed, single-form entry school. Most recently inspected in October 2023, we were awarded Outstanding in all categories. Enjoying a positive relationship with the diverse community that is served, the school is exceptionally inclusive.

In December 2025 we were, for a tenth consecutive year, identified by The Sunday Times as one of the UK’s ‘Top Schools’, on this occasion being awarded the accolade of ‘Primary School of the Year’. Previously to this, academic results are consistently amongst the highest 1% of schools nationally. Appearing in the latest edition of the Good School’s Guide in glowing terms, we are an accredited World Class School, one of only a handful of primary settings in the country to be accorded this accolade. In January 2026 were successful in our application to become a DfE RISE lead school with a focus on attainment. The school has been presented with a Food for Life Gold Award, a Royal Borough Excellence Plaque and an Evening Standard London School of the Year trophy. For the last decade, we have been identified by The Sunday Times as one of the UK’s ‘top schools’.

The successful candidate will benefit from:

- A nurturing, collegiate environment;

- Supportive leadership team;

- Robust professional development programme

- Access to the teacher's pension scheme

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.

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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.

We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as qualifications and reference checks.

Applying for the job

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

thomas Jones KS1 maternity Teacher Job Description and Person Specification.pdf - 108 KB (opens in new tab)

About Thomas Jones Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 237 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Thomas Jones Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@thomasjones.co.uk
• Phone number: 0207 727 1423
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/thomas-jones-primary-school

Thomas Jones is a forward thinking, oversubscribed, single-form entry school. Most recently inspected in October 2023, we were awarded Outstanding in all categories. We enjoy an exceptionally positive relationship with the diverse community that is served. There exists a warm and inclusive ambience. Academic results are amongst the highest 1% of schools nationally. Appearing in the latest edition of the Good School’s Guide in glowing terms, we are an accredited World Class School, one of only a handful of primary settings in the country to be awarded this accolade. The school has been presented with a Food for Life Gold Award, a Royal Borough Excellence Plaque and an Evening Standard London School of the Year trophy. For the last decade, we have been identified by The Sunday Times as one of the UK’s ‘top schools’.

Arranging a visit to Thomas Jones Primary School

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

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