Class Teacher

Do you believe that primary school is one of the most important experiences a child will ever have?
Are you looking to join a thriving team, who do the right things for the right reasons? 

Are you passionate about bringing joy to the classroom everyday and securing the very best outcomes for every child?

If so, we would love to hear from you!

About Us

Holy Cross Primary School is a vibrant, two-form entry Catholic primary school located in leafy Parsons Green, London. Rooted in our mission of “Growing hearts and minds, today, tomorrow and for life,” we are committed to nurturing confident, curious learners with a strong moral purpose and the resilience to embrace future challenges.

We are proud to be part of a four school local collaboration, where staff work closely together to share expertise, develop professionally and enhance opportunities for all.

The Role

We are seeking to appoint a talented, enthusiastic and reliable class teacher who shares our vision and will:

• Support and actively promote the Catholic ethos of the school and contribute to pupils’ spiritual development
• Inspire, challenge and motivate all learners to achieve their full potential and secure excellent outcomes for all
• Be committed to inclusive practice so all groups of learners can flourish
• Demonstrate high expectations for behaviour, learning and achievement
• Problem solve and work collaboratively as part of a strong and supportive team

What We Offer

• A welcoming, thriving and high-achieving school community
• Delightful, motivated children who love learning
• A supportive, creative and forward thinking team
• A bespoke programme of professional development and career progression opportunities to work collaboratively across our wider school partnership

“Pupils receive an excellent education at this school. This begins in early years where strong foundations are built. The school provides an ambitious curriculum alongside a strong enrichment programme. Pupils achieve high outcomes and thrive because the school has high academic ambitions for all pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils enjoy their learning and are highly motivated in class.” 

Ofsted Report November 2024

Key Information

• Closing date: Monday 11th May 2026 at 12 noon
• Interviews: 18th&19th May 2026
• Start date: 1 September 2026

Visits to the school are warmly encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact: Caireen Lazarus on 02077361447

How to Apply

Applications should be made via TES. Please complete the application form and all supplementary documents and submit by the closing date.

Safeguarding Commitment

Holy Cross Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) 2025, the successful candidate will be subject to:

• Enhanced DBS clearance (including barred list check)
• Verification of identity, qualifications and right to work in the UK
• Satisfactory references
• Prohibition checks (where applicable)
• An online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates

We promote a strong culture of safeguarding, and all staff are expected to uphold our safeguarding policies and procedures at all times.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we serve. We believe that a wide range of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences enriches our school and benefits our children.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We are committed to ensuring equality of opportunity for all and to creating a working environment where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive.