Vacancies

KS1 Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Henwick Primary School

Job Introduction

KS1 class teacher (maternity leave) advert

• Salary: MPS

• Contract type: fixed term (maternity leave cover)

• Start date: Monday 2nd February 2026 - Friday 17th July 2026 (there is some flexibility on the start date)

Are you passionate about teaching and learning and motivated to give children fantastic experiences and support them to achieve their very best? We are looking for a brilliant class teacher to join our enthusiastic and committed team and cover one of our KS1 classes while the teacher is on maternity leave.

The successful candidate will:

• Be passionate and knowledgeable about teaching, learning and curriculum design

• Have knowledge and experience of teaching phonics and early reading• Value and demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

• Be actively engaged with the current educational landscape, research and committed to developing their practice

• Understand how to build and manage positive relationships with children, families and the whole Henwick and Ambition Federation community

• Be ready and excited for the next step of their teaching journey

We can offer:

• Motivated, polite children who are a joy to be around

• A commitment to your professional development and opportunities for career progression

• Thoughtful, hardworking and supportive colleagues in school and across our federation

• A reflective senior leadership team that is outward facing and takes wellbeing seriously, including the choice of where to take your PPA, wellbeing days and specialist teachers in MFL and PE

• The chance to be part of our journey and make a real difference

About Henwick Primary School

Henwick Primary School is a diverse, welcoming school that values belonging, respect, compassion, collaboration and ambition. We are part of a vibrant partnership of three schools, The Ambition Federation. The Henwick team is dedicated, caring and puts the children at the heart of everything we do. The school’s strong ethos and commitment to belonging ensures everyone feels valued at Henwick and is able to flourish and achieve their very best.

Visits: We strongly encourage visits to our school and phone calls – come and see us! To arrange a school visit or phone call with the Headteacher, Claire Lotriet, please contact Judy Gibbons: jgibbons@henwick.greenwich.sch.uk

To apply: Download an application pack from - https://www.henwickprimary.co.uk/Vacancies/Job-Vacancies/

Return all completed applications electronically to jgibbons@henwick.greenwich.sch.uk

• Closing date for applications: Friday 7th November at 12:00 midday

• Shortlisting: Monday 10th November 2025

• Interviews: Week Beginning Monday 10th November 2025

Henwick Primary School and The Ambition Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance.

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