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Lovelace Primary School are recruiting for Class Teachers to start in September 2026.
This is a full time position.
MPS 1- 6 (+Outer London Pay Scale)
Lovelace Primary School is looking to appoint an enthusiastic and dedicated Class Teacher to join our amazing staff team!
We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and caring class teacher to join our wonderful school. Lovelace Primary School is a 3 form entry school which is nestled on the edge of the greenbelt in the Royal Borough of Kingston. Our beautiful school is nestled in 8 ½ acres of school grounds which include playgrounds, a sports field and wooded areas that our children are able to access every day.
We are extremely proud to be able to provide unique learning opportunities for all of our pupils through our additional resources such as a covered swimming pool, allotments, dedicated art and cookery rooms as well as our forest school resources. We are a Nurture trained school and have a nurture provision to support our children and families.
Our school value of Learning Together, Succeeding Forever is at the center of everything that we do at Lovelace, helping us to support all of our children to be the best they can be. We are proud that we have a passion for promoting a love of learning and that our school has a warm and friendly atmosphere. We invite you to look at our website to learn more about our school!
We were visited by OFSTED in December 2024 and were graded Good in all areas.
The successful candidate will inspire and engage our students in a nurturing, supportive environment. The ideal candidate will foster a love of learning while providing the guidance and support necessary to ensure every child reaches their full potential. This role requires a teacher who is committed to creating a positive and inclusive learning atmosphere. Collaboration with colleagues will be essential to building a cohesive environment where all students feel valued and supported.
Key Responsibilities:
• Create and deliver engaging lessons that meet the needs of diverse learners.
• Support students’ academic, social, and emotional development.
• Foster a nurturing, positive, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure a cohesive approach to teaching and learning.
We can offer you:
• Happy, motivated and well-behaved children
• An experienced, collaborative and welcoming staff team
• A creative curriculum supported by an amazing well-resourced school environment, with our Eco-lodge library, swimming pool, sports field, large playgrounds and allotments
• Specialist teaching rooms for whole class cooking, art and music
• 2 halls
• Fantastic support for professional development and career progression
• Excellent transport links close to the A3, main bus routes and walking distance to Chessington North Station
Shortlisting: Monday 18th May 2026 9am
Interviews: From Tuesday 19th May 2026
Applications to be submitted Via our school office (please note that CV’s will not be considered).
Safeguarding Statement
Lovelace Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check is required for all successful applicants. Also, this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
Safeguarding Statement
Lovelace Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check is required for all successful applicants. Also, this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
Safeguarding Statement
Lovelace Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) with barred list check is required for all successful applicants. Also, this post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.