Primary ECT

We have an exciting opportunity for Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to join our primary team. This role is ideal for teachers at the start of their career who are passionate, reflective, and committed to delivering exceptional education within a supportive and values-driven environment.

Above all, you will care deeply about our children and be motivated to help them achieve their very best across the whole curriculum and beyond.

About Us

The Koinonia Federation is formed of two schools, based over three campuses - St Mary Magdalene all through school on the Greenwich Peninsula, St. Mary Magdalene is a thriving and highly-regarded Church of England school, guided by our motto: Faith, Family, and Fellowship. These values are at the heart of everything we do, fostering a nurturing and aspirational environment for both students and staff. Recognised by Ofsted as a ‘Good’ school, we are committed to academic excellence and providing a holistic education for every learner.

Please note that staff may be based at any of our three Primary campuses, and placement may change from year to year in line with organisational needs. Flexibility to work across sites is therefore essential.

We are looking for Primary Class Teachers who are: 

·        exemplary in their teaching practice

·        highly organised, motivational and flexible 

·        inspiring and reflective in their classroom practice 

·        creative and dynamic in their approach to teaching and learning 

·        committed to high standards of achievement, progress and behaviour for all

We can offer: 

·        A structured ECT induction programme following the UCL framework, with experienced mentors to support your development

·        A supportive leadership team and a vibrant professional community.

·        High-quality training and professional development opportunities at every stage of your career.

·        A commitment to staff well-being, including access to an on-site gym available before and after school, as well as during holidays.

·        An Apple MacBook for work use, both in school and at home.

·        Energetic and enthusiastic high-achieving students.

·        A positive school culture built on collaboration and distributed leadership

Join Us

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong professional potential and a genuine commitment to making a difference.

We encourage early applications, as we may interview strong candidates before the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed.

If you share our values and have the passion to deliver excellence, we would love to hear from you.

Our campus is situated on the Greenwich Peninsula, beside the O2. Please note that whilst there are no available parking facilities at the school, we are lucky to have many local public transport links, with bus stops close by (108, 129, 132, 161, 188, 335, 422, 472, 486 and North Greenwich station (Jubilee Line) is a short walk away. Please consider this before submitting an application.

As this role will involve contact with children we will take up at least two references before interview asking about your suitability to work with children. Any job offer will be conditional on you having a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Criminal Records Check and Barred List Check, having the legal right to work in the UK and having satisfactory overseas criminal records checks if deemed necessary.

Koinonia federation is committed to positively tackling discrimination in all its forms and works to ensure that all sections of the community have fair and equal access to and experience within employment. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities, in particular those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce; we are respectful of all individuals’ race, age, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, caring responsibilities, disabilities and cultural background.’