Class Teacher – ECTs Welcome to Apply

‘Our school is more than just a school – it’s a special community, a family, a place where everybody feels safe when they come through our doors.’

St. Andrew’s is a thriving and happy school community, with a talented and committed staff and strongly supportive parents all united as one through our Catholic faith. Each and every child at our school fills us with pride and continues to inspire us every day. We are seeking an inspiring and ambitious new teacher to join us in September 2026.

Our new teacher will:

• be passionate about making a positive difference to children’s lives within a culturally diverse community
• have the ability to inspire others to learn and develop through collaboration and communication
• promote a broad and balanced curriculum that meets all children’s needs
• have a creative and innovative approach to both planning and delivering lessons
• be resilient, adaptable and able to deal with challenge
• be able to teach engaging, appropriately pitched lessons across each Key Stage
• have high expectations for all pupils and plan effectively differentiated lessons to support a variety of learning needs
• be enthused by team work and will work collaboratively with colleagues in the interests of both the pupils’ and one’s own progression

We will offer:

• happy, very well-behaved children who are a pleasure to see every day and who strongly uphold the school’s gospel values.
• caring, hard-working, and friendly staff who are dedicated to the school’s continuous improvement.
• supportive, engaged parents who enjoy working with staff to support their children’s learning journey
• opportunities to develop in the role through training sessions and mentored support

  The post would be suitable for teachers at an early stage in their career and ECTs are strongly encouraged to apply.

  Visits to St. Andrew’s are warmly welcomed.  Please contact the School Office, 020 8769 4980 to arrange an appointment.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and require all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  The successful applicant will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service).

Further information can be found at:
https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service

St. Andrew’s Catholic Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and promotes the elimination of discrimination in employment.  If you do have a disability and would need us to make any adjustments, if shortlisted, for you to attend the interview, then please do let us know when you submit your application.

Closing date: 10am on Wednesday 17th June 2026 (Early applications are encouraged)

Interviews: Wednesday 24th June 2026

Please complete the application form and send it to:

School Business Manager
St. Andrew’s Catholic Primary School,
Polworth Road,
London,
SW16 2ET

or

email to: a.lasocka@st-andrewsrc.lambeth.sch.uk

Applications should be on a CES application form and sent to the school (applications NOT submitted on the CES application form will not be considered).