Primary Teacher - Part-Time
George Mitchell School, London, E10 5DN12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2026
Closing date
8 December 2025 at 9am
Date listed
26 November 2025
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: 19.5 hours per week (3 days): days to be confirmed on appointment.
Contract type
- Fixed term - To August 2026 in the first instance
Pay scale
- M1 to UPS 3, £37,870 - £56,154 (actual salary £22,722 - £33,692.40)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint a passionate and enthusiastic practitioner to join our team on a part-time basis (3 days per week). We are very proud of our school. It is an exciting place to work, with ambition for our children and a vision for the future.
The suitable candidate must have:
- An outstanding track record in the classroom
- Ability to build and maintain strong, positive professional relationships
- Ability to understand and respond to data
- Enthusiasm and a positive attitude
- Willingness to show initiative and to go above and beyond for our children
What the school offers its staff
George Mitchell is within walking distance from Leyton underground and Leyton Midland station.
We are a small, all through school with 4 form entry at secondary and 2 form entry at primary. The size of each year group means that staff get to know individual students and their families really well and form excellent relationships. The school has a ‘community’ feel built on excellent relationships between all staff. Staff turnover is low and wellbeing good.
Our students benefit from new buildings and improved facilities. We have a vast number of computers, interactive whiteboards in every classroom and banks of laptops that are available for student use.
Our focus is on ensuring that every child gets the very best education possible. Our reputation is dependent on the happiness and achievements of all our pupils, which is reflected in our school intent.
You are applying to join a staff team that are committed to providing the best opportunities for all students. The school is extremely ambitious and continually improving in all aspects. Therefore, I am looking for exceptional people with energy and drive to join us in this work. You will notice our school ethos and PRIDE values, which embodies the standard of the school we aspire to be.
Why work in Waltham Forest?
Waltham forest is a diverse East London borough with excellent commuting links, served by the London Overground, Central, Victoria and Greater Anglia lines. School staff employed by the London Borough of Waltham Forest are eligible for a number of benefits, to include:
- Workplace Options - Employee Assistance providers
- Cycle to Work Scheme and Eye Tests
The successful candidate for this post would start in January 2026.
If you feel you can meet the needs of all our students without limitation, and are excited to join us, then I look forward to hearing from you further.
Please apply via our application form, as we cannot accept CVS.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offer of a position is subject to receiving satisfactory references and an Enhanced DBS Clearance.
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 George Mitchell School
- School type
- Academy, ages 3 to 16
- Education phase
- Through
- School size
- 1004 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- George Mitchell School website
- Email address
- helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk
- Phone number
- 02085396198
Arranging a visit to George Mitchell School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email helena.culliney@georgemitchellschool.co.uk.
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