KS2 Class Teacher

Employer: Beatrix Potter Primary School

Location: London (Greater), GB

Salary: Competitive salary

Job type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-04-23T00:00:00Z

Sector: Education & Training

Job Description

Required from September 2026 Are you a creative and very organised teacher with excellent skills in raising expectations alongside a keen interest in developing children’s thinking, learning and social skills? Beatrix Potter is a popular, oversubscribed primary school in Earlsfield with excellent transport links. As a Gold Rights Respecting school, we are renowned for our nurturing ethos and are committed to developing learning that is active, challenging, structured and engaging for all our pupils, leading to the highest of outcomes. We are currently seeking an excellent teacher to join our KS2 team. Candidates with experience of teaching upper Key Stage 2 are warmly encouraged to apply. Visits welcomed by appointment. For further information please contact Marina Kilcoyne, School Business Manager, on 020 8874 1482. To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the ‘visit website’ button at the top of this page. Completed application forms must be returned to the school by email: sbm@beatrixpotter.wandsworth.sch.uk or post. Closing Date: Tuesday 5th May 2026 (at 12pm) Interviews: Monday 11th May 2026 (and into the rest of the week if necessary) We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to a full safeguarding check including a DBS check. In addition, as part of the shortlisting process the school may carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of due diligence. CVs are not accepted. Beatrix Potter Primary School Magdalen Road, Earlsfield London SW18 3ER Tel:  0208 874 1482 Email:  info@beatrixpotter.wandsworth.sch.uk Website: www.beatrixpotterschool.com

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