Reception Primary School Teacher

Richard Atkins Primary School, London, SW2 4JP

14 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  1 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years
• Working pattern: Full time: 27.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

At Richard Atkins, located in the heart of Lambeth, we believe every child has the potential to achieve greatness. Rooted in the ethics of excellence, we are committed to creating a culture of high expectations, strong relationships, and powerful learning. Our diverse and vibrant school community reflects the energy of inner-city London, and we are proud to serve the children and families in our area.

The Role:

We are seeking a passionate, experienced Reception Primary School Teacher who is ready to go above and beyond to ensure that every child thrives. You will bring a strong understanding of teaching in an inner-city context and a relentless belief in what children can achieve—regardless of their starting point. Your teaching will reflect rigour, creativity, and the belief that excellence is for everyone.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver engaging, knowledge-rich lessons that challenges and support all learners

• Set and maintain high expectations for behaviour, learning, and effort

• Build strong, respectful relationships with pupils, families, and colleagues

• Use assessment intelligently to inform teaching and ensure progress

• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and shared professional excellence

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

• Significant experience teaching in an urban or inner-city primary setting

• A deep belief that every child can succeed, with no excuses

• A commitment to the ethics of excellence—striving for high standards in all aspects of school life

• The drive to go the extra mile for our children and community

• Experienced EYFS teacher

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer:

• A deeply committed, values-driven staff team

• Thoughtful and supportive leadership

• Pupils who are eager to learn and full of potential

• High-quality professional development and coaching

• An opportunity to make a genuine difference in a dynamic and rewarding setting

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.

Teacher Job Advert..pdf - 91.3 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Person Specification..pdf - 127 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Job Description.pdf - 187 KB (opens in new tab)

About Richard Atkins Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 242 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Richard Atkins Primary School website
• Email address: ncorrea@richardatkins.org
• Phone number: 02086745601
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/richard-atkins-primary-school

Richard Atkins is a warm, vibrant and inclusive school, at the heart of its community. With a purpose driven, high quality provision; we endeavour to foster fundamental values including growth, integrity, courage, excellence, curiosity and empowerment.

Arranging a visit to Richard Atkins Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ncorrea@richardatkins.org.

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