Coleridge Primary School

Coleridge Primary, an outstanding school with a diverse school community and a passionate, big-hearted staff team, is looking for exceptional individuals to join us as full-time Class Teachers. We have one full-time permanent position and two maternity cover positions (September 2026 to April 2027) available. This advertisement is for the maternity cover position (September 2026 to April 2027)

At Coleridge Primary School, we believe every child deserves the best education possible. We provide our children with a vast array of opportunities that are carefully designed to celebrate their individuality and ignite their interests. Our aim is to inspire and empower our children to reach their full potential and to become Learners for Life.

Staff at this Outstanding school celebrate diversity and passionately believe in creating an inclusive school environment. Our curriculum places a strong emphasis on global and cultural understanding, ensuring that our children develop a broad perspective of the world around them. We are looking for candidates who share our values and our commitment to inclusivity. As a Class Teacher at Coleridge Primary School, you will have the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of our children.

This is a great opportunity for any teacher who is:

• Caring and conscientious in dealing with others

• Inclusive and committed to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils

• Creative and innovative

• Resilient and able to work under pressure

• Hard working and aspirational

In return we can offer you:

• Excellent professional development and career progression opportunities.

• A strong mentorship programme for Early Career Teachers, overseen by a highly experienced member of the Senior Leadership Team.

• A chance to work in a supportive, happy and successful school

• To be a part of a fun, vibrant and innovative staff team, with an approachable SLT, who all work to ensure you feel well supported in your role

 Closing date for applications is 12pm on Monday 13th April 2026

Please return completed application forms to recruitment@coleridgeprimary.net before this time.

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be required to submit a lesson plan as part of the interview process and run a short lesson with a class of children. Further information about this will be sent to you if you are shortlisted.

Interviews will be in person on Monday 20th and Tuesday 21st April.

We encourage all candidates to come in for a tour of the school prior to submitting an application - please contact the school office to arrange this (contact kblock@coleridgeprimary.net or phone 0208 340 3173)

We welcome applications of candidates from under-represented groups.

Coleridge 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.