Teacher Required from Spring Term - January 2026

Elizabeth Selby Infants' School, London, E2 6PP

7 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  5 January 2026

• Closing date

  14 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  23 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 - 1 Year - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M3

What skills and experience we're looking for

The Governors are seeking to appoint one enthusiastic, inspiring and motivated teacher, with KS1 experience and EYFS experience to join our successful teaching team.

The successful candidate will need to:

• demonstrate their passion for providing high quality learning experiences for all children

• show how they can close the achievement gap through inspirational teaching

• have a strong commitment to inclusive practices

• have high expectations of all learners

• have qualified teacher status

• be a supportive and reflective team member

• be active in developing positive relationships with all parents and carers

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Enthusiastic children who love learning

• Adedicated and supportive teaching team

• Awell-resourced school

• Parents, governors and extended school’s provision that are keen and involved

• Great opportunities for continuing professional development

a vibrant and exciting area of East London to work in

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 JD.pdf - 178 KB (opens in new tab)

About Elizabeth Selby Infants' School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 7
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 265 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 7
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Elizabeth Selby Infants' School website
• Email address: recruitment@elizabethselby.towerhamlets.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02077396187
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/elizabeth-selby-infants-school

Infant School - Pupils aged 2-7

Arranging a visit to Elizabeth Selby Infants' School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@elizabethselby.towerhamlets.sch.uk.

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