Teacher (maternity cover)
St George's Church of England Primary School, London, SE5 7TF10 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
11 February 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
29 January 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - Fixed Term 1-year Maternity Cover with a potential permanent contract for the right candidate - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Main pay scale range 1-6
What skills and experience we're looking for
Fixed Term 1-year Maternity Cover with a potential permanent contract for the right candidate
St. George’s School is a small dynamic Church of England primary school in Camberwell with wonderfully behaved children and a strong, supportive team ethos. In line with our supportive team ethos, we view this maternity cover as an opportunity to build a lasting relationship.
While the role is currently fixed-term, we are open to offering a permanent position to a candidate who proves to be an outstanding fit for our children and our community once the fixed term comes to an end. We welcome applications from ECT’s and experienced teachers and we are able to offer EYFS, KS1 or lower KS2 position.
We are a ‘Good’ school (Ofsted July 2023) with a rating of ‘Outstanding’ for Personal Development: ‘Pupils behave well. They move around the school sensibly and in a calm, orderly manner. Pupils are polite and well mannered. For instance, they greet and open doors for each other. They are kind and patient. They show incredible support and empathy towards each other. Staff enable pupils to develop as tolerant, confident, and articulate individuals.’ Ofsted 2023
‘There is a strong sense of teamwork here. Thriving links exist between the school and its community. Staff feel highly valued and appreciate the opportunities to develop professionally, including those in their early teaching career. Leaders consider staff’s workload and well-being.’ Ofsted 2023
Are you ready to make a difference - with children who really want to learn?
We can offer:
•Eager, well behaved and dedicated children
• Strong, supportive leadership and an enthusiastic and dynamic staff team
• Small class sizes for focused teaching
• Support from middle leaders
• Excellent and varied CPD opportunities
• Development of innovative and forward-thinking teaching methods
We are looking for a teacher who:
• Has a passion for teaching
• Has high expectations of themselves and the children
• Is a real team player, able to go the extra mile, fully supported by a team that is passionate about enriching the lives of the children within their care
• Is an excellent classroom practitioner with a good understanding of strategies to accelerate and sustain progress
• Has the ability and determination to inspire and motivate children to achieve their best
• Is committed to embracing the ethos of our Christian school
Visits to the school are encouraged. Please contact the school if you would like to speak to a member of SLT and we will organise a tour and/or a chat.
For further details and application pack please contact, Mrs. Audrey Emakpose, the School Administration Manager.
Tel : 020 7703 4772
E-mail : recruitment@stgps.org.uk Please also visit our website: https://www.stgeorgesprimary.school/
Closing date for applications: 12.00pm Wednesday 11th February 2026
Shortlisting: Thursday 12th February 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th February 2026
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Enhanced
disclosure from the criminal records bureau is essential. Two references from recent Headteachers or Senior Leaders and a full document check are also
required. Any offer of a job will be subject to all these aspects being fulfilled completely. Any irregularities in this process will result in a withdrawal of the offer
What the school offers its staff
- Strong, supportive leadership and an enthusiastic and dynamic staff team
- Small class sizes for focused teaching
- Support from middle leaders
- Excellent and varied CPD opportunities
- Development of innovative and forward-thinking teaching methods
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Everyone at St George’s C E Primary School works together to ensure that children and young people are kept safe by contributing to:
• providing a safe environment for children and young people to learn; and
• identifying children and young people who are suffering or likely to suffer significant harm, and taking appropriate action with the aim of making sure they are kept safe both at home and at the school.
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.
About St George's Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 156 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St George's Church of England Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@stgps.org.uk
- Phone number
- 020 7703 4772
St George’s staff are a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to our children’s wellbeing and their personal, social and emotional and academic development. Supported by governors, staff work hard to provide a rich, stimulating and inclusive curriculum, which engages and prepares our children for future education and later life. We are fortunate to be well placed in Central London and we make sure that educational visits to museums, art galleries and places of cultural and historical interest are an integral part of learning at St George’s. This gives our children invaluable and memorable first-hand experiences.
Arranging a visit to St George's Church of England Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@stgps.org.uk.
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