KS2 Maternity Cover Class Teacher, LB WANDSWORTH SCHOOLS
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Negotiable
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London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role is for a KS2 Maternity Cover Class Teacher at Beatrix Potter Primary School in Earlsfield, London, starting from 23rd February 2026. The school seeks a creative and organized teacher with high expectations, particularly for Year 6. The position emphasizes developing children's thinking, learning, and social skills within a nurturing environment. Candidates with relevant experience are encouraged to apply, with a commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children being paramount.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement engaging lesson plans for KS2 students.
- Foster children's thinking, learning, and social skills.
- Maintain high expectations for student outcomes.
- Collaborate with the KS2 team and participate in school activities.
- Ensure a nurturing and structured learning environment.
Key Skills:
- Experience teaching in Year 6.
- Strong organizational and creative skills.
- Ability to engage and motivate students.
- Commitment to safeguarding and promoting children's welfare.
- Excellent communication skills.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Required From 23rd February 2026 Are you a creative and very organised teacher with high expectations and a keen interest in developing children’s thinking, learning and social skills? Beatrix Potter is a popular, oversubscribed primary school in Earlsfield with excellent transport links. As a Gold Rights Respecting school we are renowned for our nurturing ethos and are committed to developing learning that is active, challenging, structured and engaging for all our pupils, leading to the highest of outcomes. We are currently seeking an excellent teacher to join our KS2 team for a role in the older years. Candidates with experience of teaching in Year 6 are warmly encouraged to apply. Visits welcomed, by appointment. For further information please contact Win Drake, School Business Manager on 020 8874 1482. To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the ‘visit website’ button at the top of this page. Completed application forms must be returned to the school at sbm@beatrixpotter.wandsworth.sch.uk either by email, post or fax. Closing Date: 06 January 2025 (at noon) Interviews: From 12 January 2026 and into the following week if necessary We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a full safeguarding check including a DBS check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process the school may carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence. CVs are not accepted. Beatrix Potter Primary School Magdalen Road, Earlsfield London SW18 3ER Tel: 0208 874 1482 Email: info@beatrixpotter.wandsworth.sch.uk Website: www.beatrixpotterschool.com