KS1 / EYFS Teacher

Albion Primary School is a welcoming and inclusive school located in the heart of the United Kingdom. We are committed to providing a nurturing and stimulating environment where every child can thrive and reach their full potential. We are currently seeking a passionate and dedicated KS1/EYFS Teacher to join our team. We are looking for an inspirational class teacher to join our team on a fixed-term contract basis to cover maternity leave. The post will be within either KS1 or Reception. This is an ideal opportunity for an excellent teacher to work within a warm, mutually supportive and caring environment. If you are a highly motivated teacher with a passion for ensuring children learn and achieve, who works hard and has the drive and energy to make a real difference to children's learning, then this is the school for you. We are particularly interested in candidates who have high expectations for all pupils, a strong sense of community, and who thrive when working as part of a collaborative and supportive team. Experience of teaching using the Read Write Inc phonics scheme is desirable, but not essential. Albion Primary School is a happy, inclusive and creative school where children thrive and where innovation, initiative and creativity are encouraged. It is a popular two-form entry school located in South-East London, Rotherhithe, next to the River Thames. Our children are exceptional, keen to learn, and all members of our school community are valued. We offer:

• Well behaved children who have a love of learning at our school
• A friendly and supportive team with high morale who all champion children's well-being
• Specialist teachers/tutors eg. Dance, Music and PE, reducing teacher planning and assessment
• Periodic PPA taken from home.
• A very well resources and attractive environment
• Exceptional CPD opportunities through our tailored programme
• Skilled teaching assistant support in each class
• A strong ethos of high expectations and challenge for the whole community
• Excellent professional development and career enhancement opportunities
• Excellent induction and a support programme for all staff new to the school
• A chance to work in a diverse, inclusive and vibrant community with excellent transport links
Visits are warmly welcome. This is an exciting time to join our school. If this role sounds like the job for you and if you would like any more information, please do not hesitate to contact our Headteacher, Karl Bardouille - hr@albion.southwark.sch.uk, or arrange an informal telephone conversation ) ahead of making your application. Closing date: Monday 27th April 2026, 12.00pm (noon) Interviews: Tuesday 5th May 2026 Application packs are available to download from this advert, by email or from our website. The role is linked to maternity leave and therefore will be fixed term for 1 year. CVs will not be accepted. The school is registered in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 (DPA 2018) as currently set out in the Data Protection Bill. The school is required to share some data with the Local Authority and the DfE. Albion Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Albion Primary School is a Safeguarding school. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate checks and undertake an enhanced DBS and where appropriate to the post, a requirement to complete a Childcare Disqualification declaration. Applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of sex, race, marital status or disability. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed.

We are looking for an inspirational class teacher to join our team on a fixed-term contract basis to cover maternity leave. The post will be within either KS1 or Reception. This is an ideal opportunity for an excellent teacher to work within a warm, mutually supportive and caring environment. If you are a highly motivated teacher with a passion for ensuring children learn and achieve, who works hard and has the drive and energy to make a real difference to children's learning, then this is the school for you. We are particularly interested in candidates who have high expectations for all pupils, a strong sense of community, and who thrive when working as part of a collaborative and supportive team. Experience of teaching using the Read Write Inc phonics scheme is desirable, but not essential.


• Well behaved children who have a love of learning at our school
• A friendly and supportive team with high morale who all champion children's well-being
• Specialist teachers/tutors eg. Dance, Music and PE, reducing teacher planning and assessment
• Periodic PPA taken from home.
• A very well resources and attractive environment
• Exceptional CPD opportunities through our tailored programme
• Skilled teaching assistant support in each class
• A strong ethos of high expectations and challenge for the whole community
• Excellent professional development and career enhancement opportunities
• Excellent induction and a support programme for all staff new to the school
• A chance to work in a diverse, inclusive and vibrant community with excellent transport links, Albion Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare and well-being of young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Albion Primary School is a Safeguarding school. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate checks and undertake an enhanced DBS and where appropriate to the post, a requirement to complete a Childcare Disqualification declaration. Applicants will be considered on the basis of suitability regardless of sex, race, marital status or disability. Disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria will be interviewed.