Job Description

Role: Class Teacher Positions

Salary: Main Pay Scale Only (M2–M6)

Contract: Full Time and Permanent

Start Date: 1st January 2027

Location: Central Lewisham, (Inner London)

St Saviour’s RC Primary School is seeking enthusiastic, creative and dedicated class teachers to join our evolving and thriving catholic school community from January 2027. Following our Good Ofsted outcome in March 2025, we continue to strengthen our culture of excellence, inclusion and compassion. We welcome applications from main scale experienced KS2 teachers (M2–M6) and experienced EYFS teachers.

What we are looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Strong classroom practice that raises standards and accelerates progress
• Excellent skills at ‘Adaptive Teaching’ to meet the needs of SEND
• Commitment to our Catholic ethos
• Secure knowledge of KS2 curriculum
• Effective use of assessment to support diverse learners
• Commitment to continual professional development
• A positive contribution to our caring and ambitious school culture

What we offer

• A warm, supportive and collaborative staff team
• Enthusiastic, caring children who love learning
• A strong whole-school CPD offer designed to support professional growth
• Excellent opportunities to collaborate with other schools
• A supportive and ambitious Governing Body
• Opportunities for middle leadership roles - to lead a subject area and develop leadership skills

1. St Saviour’s RC Primary is a successful one-form entry Voluntary Aided school situated in the heart of Lewisham with very good transport links by bus and train. We are proud of our diverse, hard‑working and delightful community of staff, pupils and families, all working together to help children become the very best they can be.

Visits to the School:

If you share our vision of delivering high quality and impactful education to our curious and eager pupils we would encourage a visit prior to application. To book a visit please contact the School Business Manager on 0208 852 4283 to arrange this. We look forward to hearing from you.

Application Deadline: Midnight 20th November, 2026 but early applications before 16th October are encouraged as we could review application throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert earlier than the stated date. Application documents can be obtained on our school website: www.stsaviours.lewisham.sch.uk or call the school office on 0208 852 4283 to request these and it will be emailed out to you.

Safeguarding Statement

St Saviour’s RC Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people especially the most vulnerable. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check and relevant pre-employment checks. References may be taken up before interviews along with social media checks. Applicants must have eligibility to work in the UK.

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.