Class Teacher

CLASS TEACHER - September 2026

Are you an excellent teacher or ECT who has the drive and passion to succeed? Would you be interested in working with us to help all children to believe in themselves and achieve their potential in an environment where we all ‘Grow Together’?

If you are interested in becoming part of our professional and dedicated team, this could be the role for you! An exciting opportunity has arisen to become a teacher here with us from 1st September 2026.

At Henry Cavendish, we pride ourselves on developing a child's love of learning within a nurturing, inclusive environment. We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and inspiring teacher who can be fully committed to our ethos. Henry Cavendish is an Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ (2024), highly respected and extremely popular school located on two sites in the London Borough of Lambeth; ideally located with excellent public transport links.

Diversity, Equality and Inclusion

Henry Cavendish is strongly committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunities employer. We create a welcoming, respectful and safe environment for all members of our community. We know that more diverse teams, are stronger teams, and that the more inclusive we are, the more our staff and pupils will feel a sense of belonging and will thrive. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of our pupils and local community. Acknowledging a lack of ethnic diversity within our staff teaching community, we particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates for this role.

We are seeking someone who

· Has a committed, passionate approach with high expectations of achievement and behaviour

· Is positive, reflective and able to inspire pupils

· Is an excellent classroom practitioner

· Has highly effective communication skills, and a commitment to a collaborative, team approach

· Has excellent organisational skills

We can offer

· Wonderful, considerate and happy children who are keen and eager to learn

· A commitment to help children develop a love of learning

· Support to develop and progress further in your teaching career

· A warm, friendly, supportive environment with dedicated and experienced staff

· An individualised programme of professional development

To apply, download an application pack from our website: In your supporting statement, please state any Year Group preference, as well as particular subject strengths.

Deadline: 9am – Thursday 19th March 2026

Completed application forms should be emailed to Lorna Burg at [email protected] Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.