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If you have answered yes to all of these questions then you may be the person for us.
Launcelot Primary School is looking for an outstanding teacher to cover maternity leave starting 1st January 2027 through to 31st August 2027 in the first instance. You will be joining an enthusiastic and friendly team. Staff in our school say they feel trusted to get on with their jobs and supported whenever they need it. Strengths included identifying talent within the school and recruiting skillful leaders. Our children have told us they are proud to be part of our school. Parents say that a key strength of the school is the support from staff and the communication.
ABOUT THIS POST: The post is initially temporary to cover maternity leave in year 4.
If you are interested and would like to visit our school, please contact our School Business Manager, Dionne Burke, on 020 8697 2304 or send an email to admin@launcelot.lewisham.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
Closing date for applications is midday Monday 12th October 2026
Interviews: Monday 19th October 2026
Start date: 1st January 2027 - Maternity Cover.
Please see Launcelot Primary School website for further details https://www.launcelot.lewisham.sch.uk/Work-With-Us/
Launcelot Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The school is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and diversity. We have a clear commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful applicant will be required to complete an Enhanced Disclosure for the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Lewisham is a vibrant and culturally diverse borough. This reflected in all aspects of daily life, from the response to the pandemic where the community rallied to support our most vulnerable residents, to the 170 languages spoken in our homes, schools and businesses. We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UK’s first Borough of Sanctuary, for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.
As we plan ahead, we are working towards a fairer, greener, healthier and more economically sound future for all in Lewisham. This means continuing our efforts to tackle climate change for generations to come; ensuring that good health and wellbeing is equally accessible to everyone; and safeguarding local jobs and up-skilling residents with tools they need to succeed. Building on the community spirit and activism that has been so prevalent in recent years, we are committed to creating a Future Lewisham we can all have a part in.
