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Year 2 class teacher

Alexander McLeod Primary School, London, SE2 0QS

34 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  30 November 2026 at 8am

• Date listed

  27 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time: Monday to Friday. Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 7 months - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: M2-M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and committed teacher who can demonstrate:

• Experience of teaching in Key Stage 1, ideally Year 2.

• Strong knowledge of the KS1 curriculum, phonics and early reading.

• High-quality teaching that engages, challenges and inspires pupils.

• Effective behaviour management and high expectations for all learners.

• The ability to adapt teaching to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND and EAL.

• Strong assessment skills to support pupil progress.

• Excellent communication, teamwork and organisational skills.

• A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and our school ethos of Belong, Believe, Achieve.

Above all, we are looking for a warm, positive and dedicated teacher who will quickly become a valued member of our school community.

What the school offers its staff

• A welcoming, inclusive and supportive school community.

• Happy, enthusiastic children who are eager to learn.

• A friendly, dedicated and collaborative staff team.

• A school rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted (January 2025).

• High-quality professional development and opportunities to develop your practice.

• A well-resourced learning environment with a strong focus on creativity and inclusion.

• Supportive and approachable senior leaders who value staff wellbeing.

• Opportunities to contribute to an exciting and enriching wider curriculum.

Above all, a school where everyone is encouraged to Belong, Believe, Achieve.

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Alexander McLeod Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 544 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 5 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Alexander McLeod Primary School website
• Email address: m.mustafa@alex.greenwich.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/alexander-mcleod-primary-school

Arranging a visit to Alexander McLeod Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email m.mustafa@alex.greenwich.sch.uk.

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