Primary Class Teacher KS1 Required - September 2026 Maternity Leave Cover

PRIMARY CLASS TEACHER REQUIRED KS1 – SEPTEMBER 2026

MATERNITY LEAVE COVER

Salary: Inner London Main Pay Scale

Contract Type: Full time, Fixed Term

We asked our children what they wanted in a class teacher. They said “passionate, encouraging, talented, trustworthy, kind and firm but fair”. If this sounds like you, then St Mary Abbots School may be the place for you!

We are a popular and high-performing Church of England primary school, set in a beautiful location just off High Street Kensington. Although in the middle of the city, our families describe our school as being village-like, with a real sense of community. We believe that as children only get their education once, it has to be right. Therefore we challenge ourselves and our children to achieve the very best in every sense.

We are looking for class teachers who:

· Is an excellent, skilled practitioner and can deliver learning of the highest quality

· Is positive, enthusiastic and loves to make learning happen

· Embraces CPD and shares our values and ambitious vision for the future

· Cares deeply about the children’s achievements and development

· Builds positive relationships with the children and knows how to nurture them

What we offer:

· Polite, respectful children who love to learn

· A supportive and engaged parent body

· Colleagues who are warm and have a great sense of humour

· A commitment to staff CPD and opportunities for development

· A leadership team committed to staff well-being

· A great location from which to bring the curriculum to life

Visits to the school are essential. To arrange a visit, please contact Angela Morrison in the school office at: [email protected] or by calling: 020 7937 0740.

To apply for this vacancy please complete the attached London Diocesan Board for Schools Application Form. Completed application forms should be sent to [email protected] We do not accept CVs.

Application deadline: 13th April 2026 (midday)

Shortlisting: 14th April 2026

Interviews: 20th April 2026

We reserve the right to interview candidates ahead of the interview date.

St Mary Abbots School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of it’s children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and appropriate references will be required. It is an offence to apply if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relating to children. In line with KCSIE and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. We are also committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.