Job Description

The role

We are looking for Y6 Teacher starting as soon as possible, at Rathfern Primary School.

This is a perfect opportunity for a reflective practitioner, who wants to develop a more evidence informed pedagogy.

We have pioneered a model of learning to ensure that a deep level of engagement and enjoyment is experienced by all learners.

We are passionate about children’s learning, achievement and well-being. Rathfern is committed to social justice ensuring all our pupils leave with the best possible outcomes. Our school vision encompasses global education to enable our pupils to become active global citizens who want to shape the future of our society.

If you want to be part of this aspirational, inspirational and creative learning community, please apply.

We are looking to appoint a highly committed, passionate and diligent class teacher with exemplary classroom practice, to join our learning community for 2026/27 academic year. ECTs are welcome to apply.

If you:

• Are a learning practitioner who wants to develop inclusive, evidence informed pedagogy
• Are passionate and curious about finding out how children learn best and ensuring they succeed
• Are imaginative, positive and persistent about all children learning
• Have the ability to inspire pupils and are committed to engaging parents and carers
• Are diligent, creative, have a good sense of fun and aspirational for our community and yourself
• Are a reflective learner teacher, interested in research informed pedagogy

We can offer you:

• Children who have a love of learning and whose behaviour is excellent 
• A learning community committed to evidence led school improvement
• A school with high aspirations and a genuine opportunity to make a difference
• A school committed to social and environmental justice
• A school where learning and teaching are of a consistently high standard
• An enthusiastic, dedicated and committed staff team, with supportive parents and governors

Salary information

Temporary sick cover contract

Teacher’s Main Pay scale

Further Information

If you feel you meet the short-listing criteria on the person specification and you have the qualities we are looking for, we look forward to hearing from you.

Rathfern Primary School in committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our recruitment processes follow the guidance in the Department for Children, Schools and Families document Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education. All staff will be required to undertake a disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and you will need to provide two employer references. A satisfactory DBS must be received before employees can start work in our school.

Closing date

Mid-day Sunday 11th October 2026

Interviews

Tuesday 20th October 2026

Further Information

Please download the job description and person specification, and complete the attached job application form.

Please email your complete application form to: hr@rathfern.lewisham.sch.uk

Please note CVs are not accepted.

To apply:

Click Here for Job Description and Person Specification

Click Here for Equal Opportunities Policy

Click Here for Application Form

Click Here for Safeguarding Form

Click here for a Letter from the Headteacher