Year 2 Classteacher
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, W12 8LH |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 21 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
The Governing Body of St Stephen’s CE Primary School are seeking to appoint a Year 2 teacher for maternity cover from January 2027.
We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
• Outstanding and creative classroom practice
• High expectations for children’s attainment and personal development.
• Highly motivated and committed attitude to raising standards
We are a two-form entry Primary School in Shepherds Bush, London, with 448 children on roll, who are welcoming, diverse and eager to learn. We aim to help all our children to be the best that they can be and we are looking for a Senior Admin Officer who will support our ethos.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
• A welcoming, supportive and ambitious school community
• A strong and collaborative leadership team
• The chance to make a real difference to the effectiveness and development of the school.
Please visit our website www.ststephesce.lbhf.sch.uk in order to find out more about our school. We encourage and warmly welcome visits. If you wish to visit, please e-mail the headteacher, Michael Schumm on head@stststephensce.lbhf.sch.uk to make an appointment.
Further details about the role
Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment
St Stephen’s CE 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.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Applicants must disclose any cautions or convictions that are not protected under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended).
The successful candidate will be subject to an Enhanced DBS check with Children's Barred List check, satisfactory references, online searches and all other pre-employment checks in accordance with Keeping Children Safe in Education.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
Notes to Applicants Applications will only be accepted from applicants completing the application form in full. We do not accept CV’s in support of an application.
Interviews will be offered to those applicants who best demonstrate, how skills, abilities and experience match the person specification, taking into consideration the job description.
Visits are highly encouraged. We are happy to take applications from ECTs
To request an application pack: sbm@ststephensce.lbhf.sch.uk
Please return completed forms to sbm@ststephensce.lbhf.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Assessment and testing of applicant’s suitability to work with children is an integral part of the selection process. Any discrepancies or anomalies in information provided will be taken up at interview. Current or previous employers will be contacted as part of the verification process.