Trinity COE School - Primary Class Teacher
Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham, London, SE12 8PD17 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
13 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
27 March 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: 32.5 hours a week - Monday to Friday
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £40,317 - £42,234
What skills and experience we're looking for
Qualifications
- Degree or equivalent
- Qualified Teacher Status
- Enhanced DBS check
Teaching experience
- Experience of working in at least one Key Stage
- Experience of planning and delivering fun, engaging and challenging lessons
- Experience of working successfully with pupils with Special Educational Needs
Experience managing own or others’ performance
- A reflective practitioner who sets high expectations of themselves
- Experience of working successfully with teaching assistants and/or other support staff
Knowledge
- Sound knowledge of the National Curriculum or Development Matters documentation
- An understanding of curriculum and pedagogical issues relating to learning and teaching
- Knowledge of effective strategies to include, and meet the needs of all pupils, in particular underachieving groups of pupils, pupils with EAL and SEN
Skills/abilities
- Sound ICT knowledge and skills relating to class teaching, able to demonstrate effective use of ICT to enhance teaching and learning
- Able to use assessments of pupils’ learning to inform future planning
- Ability to plan and work collaboratively with colleagues
- Experience of using positive behaviour management strategies to reinforce good learning behaviours
Philosophy, beliefs, values
- Personal values mirror those of the Trinity Ethos Statement
- A belief in restorative justice
- Demonstrates a passion for closing the gap for children from disadvantaged backgrounds
- You love working with children
Personal Qualities
- Has excellent inter-personal skills
- Is constantly striving to be the best practitioner they can be
- Can work as part of a supportive team
- Has a (good) sense of humour
- Is approachable
- Can seek support and advice when needed
- Able to manage own workload effectively
What the school offers its staff
Primary Phase at Trinity
Do you strive for excellence?
Are you dedicated to enriching the lives of young people?
Do you want to be a member of a vibrant school family?
Trinity is the place! As a Class Teacher you are looking for a place to develop your teaching pedagogy; opportunities to grow in confidence and experience; to work with warm, caring individuals and vibrant, young pupils. If this is you; come work with us!
To guarantee that every member of our staff feels inspired to perform to the best of their abilities, our committed, dynamic team offers a network of support to all our teachers. A rich CPD program will enrich your practice. You will be a part of a team of professionals who are dedicated to supporting the school's aim of fostering a positive learning environment to help each child flourish.
Trinity prides itself on high performance. Pupils and staff flourish here.
The Trinity School family is creative, honest, and willing. We invite you to join fellow innovators, passionate pedagogues, and imaginative class leaders. Our committed SLT is available to offer support and direction. You can count on joining a terrific team of committed teachers and support staff in a kind, encouraging work environment.
We are Excellent rated by SIMAS and Ofsted rated Strong in every category.
If you think you can contribute to the future success of Trinity and wish to join our thriving community, please review our application pack and apply for the position. For any questions or if you wish to visit the school, please contact our Admin and Human Resources Manager Mrs Uloma Ezirim on 02088523191, email u.ezirim@trinity.lewisham.sch.uk or visit our website for more information: www.trinitylewisham.org.uk
Our governors are keen to ensure our staff is representative of our school’s diverse community.
Trinity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Further information about the job
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.
About Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 4 to 16
- Education phase
- All through school
- School size
- 1051 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham website
- Email address
- u.ezirim@trinity.lewisham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02088523191
Trinity all through school is a thriving community, where our staff and pupils are enthusiastic, conscientious, talented and caring. We take appointing new staff very seriously and seek other professionals who are committed to young people and supporting Trinity to continue to move forward. We are very proud of our school and are seeking likeminded people to join us with our vision and ethos of making all pupils succeed in a happy and caring environment. The successful candidate will help support our inclusive vision in providing the very best education for all children and help us to achieve the next level of success.
This academic year (2025/6) we volunteered for an early Ofsted inspection, and our full report can be found online. We are clearly ‘Strong’ in all areas. At Trinity pupils make rapid progress from their starting points. Pupils of all ages demonstrate detailed understanding across the subjects they study. Leaders are highly ambitious for children. Leaders systematically evaluate strengths and priorities for further improvement. Robust systems, and a keen analytical approach ensure that the school makes strategic decisions that put pupils’ interests first. Trinity has established a highly positive culture that is conducive to learning. Pupils are settled and calm in the school. At Trinity pupils want to attend school and take their education seriously.
Arranging a visit to Trinity Church of England School, Lewisham
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email u.ezirim@trinity.lewisham.sch.uk.
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