Class Teacher

Class Teacher

Start date: 01 September 2025

Princess May Primary School is looking for a motivated and dedicated class teacher to drive the school forward in its pursuit of becoming outstanding in all areas, and giving our children the absolute best life chances.

Our year 6 attainment is amongst the highest in Hackney and so it is vital that applicants have the intrinsic motivation and inspirational qualities to maintain these high standards.

Benefits include:

• Inner-London pay scale
• Extensive planning and resources in place
• A very manageable marking and feedback policy
• A meaningful staff wellbeing policy, including the option of taking PPA and leadership time from home
• Very well behaved children
• Extensive CPD, including National Professional Qualifications (NPQs) and WalkThru coaching
• A school dog!

The successful candidate will have:

• A positive ‘can do’ attitude with a track record of success and a willingness to be flexible
• A commitment to driving high standards of attainment and enrichment for all pupils, including running a lunchtime club
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Resilience, humour and a high sense of moral purpose
• A specialism in managing upper KS2 classes (ideally year 6), including exceptional behaviour management

About Our School

Princess May is a one-form entry school in a vibrant area of the London Borough of Hackney, situated between Stoke Newington and Dalston. We currently have 220 pupils on roll, including a nursery, a high number of which are eligible for the Pupil Premium Grant and have English as an additional language.

The school is fully inclusive and is an IQM Centre of Excellence for Inclusion. A strong teaching and learning team ensure that each child reaches their full potential, regardless of background or economic barriers.

Please contact the school office on 020 7254 1589 to book a visit and/or have a confidential discussion with the Headteacher, or email recruitment@princessmay.hackney.sch.uk 

Closing date: Friday 23 May 2025 - 11:00am

Interviews: TBC

Candidates will be notified of the outcome by 6pm on the day of interview.

Please use the application form on TES to apply. CVs will not be accepted.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. All successful candidates will go through an enhanced DBS check, with references sought before interview for all shortlisted candidates.

Website: www.princessmay.hackney.sch.uk

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