KS1 Teacher (maternity cover)

Henwick Primary School, London, SE9 6NZ

30 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 February 2026

• Closing date

  7 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  8 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 5 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: Main Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate and knowledgeable about teaching, learning and curriculum design

• Have knowledge and experience of teaching phonics and early reading

• Value and demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

• Be actively engaged with the current educational landscape, research and committed to developing their practice

• Understand how to build and manage positive relationships with children, families and the whole Henwick and Ambition Federation community

• Be ready and excited for the next step of their teaching journey

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Motivated, polite children who are a joy to be around

• A commitment to your professional development and opportunities for career progression

• Thoughtful, hardworking and supportive colleagues in school and across our federation

• A reflective senior leadership team that is outward facing and takes wellbeing seriously, including the choice of where to take your PPA, wellbeing days and specialist teachers in MFL and PE

• The chance to be part of our journey and make a real difference

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.

Upload additional documents

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

Class Teacher PS.pdf - 196 KB (opens in new tab)

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Data Privacy Notice for Job Applicants 2024-2025.pdf - 223 KB (opens in new tab)

Application_Form___Teaching_Support_Staff_November_2019.doc - 332 KB (opens in new tab)

About Henwick Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 352 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Henwick Primary School website
• Email address: jgibbons@henwick.greenwich.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02088568627
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/henwick-primary-school

Henwick Primary School is a diverse, welcoming school that values belonging, respect, compassion, collaboration and ambition. We are part of a vibrant partnership of three schools, The Ambition Federation. The Henwick team is dedicated, caring and puts the children at the heart of everything we do. The school’s strong ethos and commitment to belonging ensures everyone feels valued at Henwick and is able to flourish and achieve their very best.

Arranging a visit to Henwick Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jgibbons@henwick.greenwich.sch.uk.

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