Job Description

Job Introduction

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Class teacher advert

Salary:

MPS or UPS (open to ECTs)

Contract type:

permanent

Start date:

Monday 5th January 2026 (there is an opportunity to start a little earlier if the successful candidate is available at the end of the Autumn term)

Are you passionate about teaching and learning and motivated to give children fantastic experiences and support them to achieve their very best? We are looking for a brilliant class teacher to join our enthusiastic and committed team and cover one of our KS1 classes while the teacher is on maternity leave.


The successful candidate will:

Be passionate and knowledgeable about teaching, learning and curriculum design Value and demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion Be actively engaged with the current educational landscape, research and committed to developing their practice Understand how to build and manage positive relationships with children, families and the whole Henwick and Ambition Federation community Be ready and excited for the next step of their teaching journey

We can offer:

Motivated, polite children who are a joy to be around A commitment to your professional development and opportunities for career progression Thoughtful, hardworking and supportive colleagues in school and across our federation A reflective senior leadership team that is outward facing and takes wellbeing seriously, including the choice of where to take your PPA, wellbeing days and specialist teachers in MFL and PE The chance to be part of our journey and make a real difference

About Henwick Primary School

Henwick Primary School is a diverse, welcoming school that values belonging, respect, compassion, collaboration and ambition. We are part of a vibrant partnership of three schools, The Ambition Federation. The Henwick team is dedicated, caring and puts the children at the heart of everything we do. The school's strong ethos and commitment to belonging ensures everyone feels valued at Henwick and is able to flourish and achieve their very best.

Visits:

We strongly encourage visits to our school and phone calls - come and see us! To arrange a school visit or phone call with the Headteacher, Claire Lotriet, please contact Judy Gibbons: jgibbons@henwick.greenwich.sch.uk


To apply: Download an application pack from - https://www.henwickprimary.co.uk/Vacancies/Job-Vacancies/

Return all

completed applications electronically to jgibbons@henwick.greenwich.sch.uk

Closing date for applications:

Wednesday 12th November 2025 at 12:00 midday

Shortlisting:

Thursday 13th November 2025

Interviews:

week beginning 17th November 2025
Henwick Primary School and The Ambition Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance.

Salary

MPS - UPS

Frequency

Annual

Job Reference

royalgreenwich/TP/1042/436

Contract Type

Permanent

Closing Date

12 November, 2025

Job Category

Teachers

Business Unit

Schools

Location

Henwick Road, Eltham, London, United Kingdom

Level of Disclosure and Barring Service, DBS, check required

Enhanced DBS with Childrens' Barred List *

Posted on

27 October, 2025