Vacancies

Early Years Class Teacher

Start date: 1st September 2025

Hours: Full time

Location: Notting Hill, London

Salary Scale: Inner London Pay Scale (MPS)

Reference No: TJ0925

The Governing Board wish to appoint an ambitious individual to take on a class teacher role in the Early Years, at the award-winning Thomas Jones Primary School. We are looking to appoint an Early Careers Teacher (ECT) to support the delivery of outstanding education at this diverse community school.

The School

Thomas Jones is a forward thinking, oversubscribed, single-form entry school. Most recently inspected in October 2023, we were awarded Outstanding in all categories. Enjoying a positive relationship with the diverse community that is served, the school is exceptionally inclusive.

Academic results are amongst the highest 1% of schools nationally. Appearing in the latest edition of the Good School’s Guide in glowing terms, we are an accredited World Class School, one of only a handful of primary settings in the country to be accorded this accolade. The school has been presented with a Food for Life Gold Award, a Royal Borough Excellence Plaque and an Evening Standard London School of the Year trophy. For the last decade, we have been identified by The Sunday Times as one of the UK’s ‘top schools’.

The successful candidate will benefit from a nurturing, collegiate environment, where professional development is a strength. They will learn from a highly experienced class based mentor and induction tutor whilst completing the ECT programme.

The Successful Candidate will:

Demonstrate high aspirations for all pupils;

Be self-motivated;

Be committed to ongoing professional development;

Have a positive mind-set;

Be collegiate and demonstrate strong interpersonal skills;
Show an understanding of how children develop and learn in the Early Years;

Be tenacious, flexible and resilient;
Be organised;
Be prepared to play a full part in the life of the school;
Maintain and promote an inspiring learning environment;
Commit to safeguarding pupils.

The successful candidate will need to demonstrate that they meet all the requirements of the person specification (attached).

We would welcome visits to the school from potential applicants. Please contact the school by telephone 020 727 1423 or email: recruitment@thomasjones.co.uk to make an appointment.

Closing date: midnight Sunday 16^th March 2025
Shortlisting: Monday 17^th March 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 24^th March 2025

To apply for this role please complete the attached application form and send with a covering letter to: recruitment@thomasjones.co.uk. Alternatively, the job can be applied for via tes.com. Please note CV’s will not be accepted. References will be requested for those shortlisted ONLY.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Thomas Jones is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Therefore, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a criminal record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as well as qualifications and reference checks.

Original evidence of right to work within the United Kingdom will be required prior to commencement of employment i.e. National Insurance Number, Work Permits or Indefinite Leave to Remain.