Class Teacher

Southfield Primary School

Bedford Park, Chiswick, London.

PRIMARY CLASS TEACHER REQUIRED – September 2026
Inner London, Main Pay Scale, M1-M6- Full time.

 

Applications from enthusiastic ECT’s are very warmly encouraged.

Please do indicate on your application if you wish to be considered for Reception,

Key Stage 1, Key Stage 2 positions or all.

 

We asked our children what they wanted in a class teacher. They said “passionate, encouraging, kind, creative, imaginative and firm but fair”. If this sounds like you, then Southfield Primary School maybe the place for you, to begin or enhance your career further.

We are a highly popular outstanding (Ofsted May 2023), creative, dynamic and successful primary school, nestled in the beautiful Bedford Park area of Chiswick just off Turnham Green Terrace.

Situated in an impressive three floor Edwardian building with large playgrounds, two school canteens, a dedicated and modern art block. We have high aspirations for all our children and high academic standards and creativity oscillate side by side. We believe in our TRUE values (Trust, Respect, Unity and Empathy) and our school motto ‘Ex Corde Vita’ (Out of the Heart Springs Life) drives our mission for all children to be the best they can be.  

 

We are looking for a class teacher who:

• Is an excellent, skilled practitioner and can deliver learning of the highest quality
• Is positive, enthusiastic and loves to make learning happen
• Embraces CPD and shares our values and ambitious vision for the future
• Cares deeply about the children’s achievements and development
• Builds positive relationships with the children and knows how to nurture them

What we offer:

• Polite, respectful and enthusiastic children who love to learn
• A supportive and engaged parent group and wonderful Governing Body.
• A commitment to staff CPD and opportunities for development
• A dedicated PE, Music, Art, Drama, Computing and Languages teacher
• A cutting-edge contextualised story-based knowledge curriculum

We invite candidates to visit our website https://www.southfieldschool.org.uk/ to get a flavour of our school.

A tour of the school will be offered to successful candidates as part of the interview process.

How to Apply:

Full details of the role and how to apply can be found in the Teacher Application Pack attached along with the Ealing Teaching Application Form (CV’s are not accepted).

Application deadline: Monday 13th April 2026 at 9am

Please send completed a application form, including a supporting statement, to Dr Darren Jones, Headteacher at admin@southfield.ealing.sch.uk

Interview date: Friday 17th April 2026

 As a school we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all of our staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS disclosure before their appointment is confirmed.

Shortlisted candidates may be subject to social media checks.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.

 Previous applicants need not apply.