Class teacher (Maternity Cover)
| Posting date: | 28 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 April 2026 |
| Location: | London, W12 9LB |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | e63276fc-f524-43e0-946b-28172a5c985e |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
Class teacher required for September 2026
EYFS / Key Stage 1 / Key Stage 2 subject to experience
Main Pay Scale, £40,317 - £52,300 FTE – Full time, Fixed term until 31st August 2027 (Maternity Cover)
Wendell Park is a successful, vibrant, friendly school which serves a diverse multi-cultural community and celebrates the richness that this brings to school life.
Staff and Governors work in partnership to provide an inspiring education which challenges and motivates all our children. Families are supportive and have high aspirations for their child’s learning and achievements. Children are polite, well behaved and enjoy learning.
We are a supportive staff with a leadership committed to the professional development for all. Wendell Park is part of a Federation with Brackenbury Primary and Kenmont Primary Schools, both in LBHF. We share an Executive Head teacher and offer staff many opportunities to work with colleagues across our federation and share best practice and undertake joint professional development.
We invite applications from candidates who are committed to providing an outstanding education for learners. As a school with a strong focus on equality and diversity, we welcome applications which reflect our school community and its diverse backgrounds.
Applicants should be:
• passionate about ensuring high quality provision
• committed to securing high pupil progress
• able to establish excellent standards of behaviour
• able to challenge and motivate our children
• able to work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate flexibility in their role
• committed to the importance of pupil welfare and well-being
• exhibit excellent interpersonal skills and be able to develop and maintain positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
What the school offers its staff
We offer…
• A creative environment which welcomes innovation and new ideas
• enthusiastic, friendly children with a love of learning
• The opportunity to work in an good school alongside an enthusiastic and supportive team of teachers and support staff, well behaved children, a dedicated governing body and friendly parents
• A supportive CPD programme, both at school and borough level.
• Inner London Salary
Further details about the role
Visits to the school prior to application are strongly encouraged, please contact the school office on 020 8743 1372 or admin@wendellpark.lbhf.sch.uk to arrange a visit or an informal discussion with Rosie Peters, Head of School, about the school and the role.
Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews may take place prior to closing date. Therefore, an early application is recommended.
For further information and an application pack, please contact the school administrative officer (Sandra Griffin) via email at admin@wendellpark.lbhf.sch.uk or access all documentation on the vacancies page of our school website.
Wendell Park 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. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ and ‘Safer Recruitment in Education’ legislation.
Closing date: Thursday 23rd April 2025 at 9am
Interviews: Week Commencing 27th April 2026
Start date: 1st September 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
Class teacher required for September 2026
EYFS / Key Stage 1 / Key Stage 2 subject to experience
Main Pay Scale, £40,317 - £52,300 FTE – Full time, Fixed term until 31st August 2027 (Maternity Cover)
Wendell Park is a successful, vibrant, friendly school which serves a diverse multi-cultural community and celebrates the richness that this brings to school life.
Staff and Governors work in partnership to provide an inspiring education which challenges and motivates all our children. Families are supportive and have high aspirations for their child’s learning and achievements. Children are polite, well behaved and enjoy learning.
We are a supportive staff with a leadership committed to the professional development for all. Wendell Park is part of a Federation with Brackenbury Primary and Kenmont Primary Schools, both in LBHF. We share an Executive Head teacher and offer staff many opportunities to work with colleagues across our federation and share best practice and undertake joint professional development.
We invite applications from candidates who are committed to providing an outstanding education for learners. As a school with a strong focus on equality and diversity, we welcome applications which reflect our school community and its diverse backgrounds.
Applicants should be:
• passionate about ensuring high quality provision
• committed to securing high pupil progress
• able to establish excellent standards of behaviour
• able to challenge and motivate our children
• able to work effectively as part of a team and demonstrate flexibility in their role
• committed to the importance of pupil welfare and well-being
• exhibit excellent interpersonal skills and be able to develop and maintain positive relationships with pupils, staff and parents
What the school offers its staff
We offer…
• A creative environment which welcomes innovation and new ideas
• enthusiastic, friendly children with a love of learning
• The opportunity to work in an good school alongside an enthusiastic and supportive team of teachers and support staff, well behaved children, a dedicated governing body and friendly parents
• A supportive CPD programme, both at school and borough level.
• Inner London Salary
Further details about the role
Visits to the school prior to application are strongly encouraged, please contact the school office on 020 8743 1372 or admin@wendellpark.lbhf.sch.uk to arrange a visit or an informal discussion with Rosie Peters, Head of School, about the school and the role.
Please note that all applications will be considered upon receipt and interviews may take place prior to closing date. Therefore, an early application is recommended.
For further information and an application pack, please contact the school administrative officer (Sandra Griffin) via email at admin@wendellpark.lbhf.sch.uk or access all documentation on the vacancies page of our school website.
Wendell Park 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. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for the successful candidate in accordance with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ and ‘Safer Recruitment in Education’ legislation.
Closing date: Thursday 23rd April 2025 at 9am
Interviews: Week Commencing 27th April 2026
Start date: 1st September 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment. Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance. Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant): childcare disqualification Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) medical online and social media prohibition from teaching right to work satisfactory references suitability to work with children You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.