Class Teacher

We would like to appoint an enthusiastic, professional and motivated individual, who is at the beginning of their teaching career, to join our wonderful TelferTeam.

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies, be able to plan and develop an engaging, challenging and creative curriculum and have high expectations for the attainment and progress of all the children in their class. The candidate will be able to build positive relationships with pupils and their families, work as part of a team and promote the ethos and values of the school. As an Early Careers Teacher they will develop their knowledge and skills in a friendly and supportive school environment and will be enrolled in a training programme delivered by London South Teaching School Hub through Teach First. 

Telferscot is a popular Lambeth community school, located between Balham and Streatham, and is two-form entry plus a nursery, rated Outstanding at our last inspection in 2014. We are very proud of our school, which is warm and welcoming as soon as you enter. We have high expectations of our children, who come from a diverse range of backgrounds, and we achieve high standards in both learning and behaviour. We pride ourselves on being a creative school and provide lots of opportunities for children to develop and grow their interests and skills. 

We value the diversity in our community and are committed to having a workforce that reflects this. The successful candidate will have a strong interest in social inequalities and their potential impact on education; be able to think creatively and innovatively; be keen to learn new skills; be committed to anti-racist practice and contributing to meaningful change. Applicants from racial and ethnic minority groups, and those with lived experience of social disadvantage/injustice, are strongly encouraged to apply. 

Telferscot Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant’s appointment will be subject to satisfactory clearance by the Disclosure and Barring Service. 

How to apply:

Please only submit your completed application form, we will not consider CV applications.

You can download and complete the application form by visiting our website: Telferscot Primary School - Job Opportunities

Please send completed applications via email to: Hannah Martin, School Business Manager - sbm@telferscot.co.uk

The closing date for applications is midday on Friday 21st April 2023.

If shortlisted, you will be contacted by end of day on Monday 24th April 2023.

Interviews will take place on Friday 28th April 2023.

Telferscot Primary School

Telferscot Road, London SW12 0HW

www.telferscot.co.uk