Primary School Class Teacher (Early Years)

Are you an inspirational teacher, looking to join a highly committed and enthusiastic staff team at our supportive, dynamic and vibrant school in the heart of Brixton?

Sudbourne Primary School seeks a creative and inspiring class teacher with a passion for learning who can inspire, motivate and challenge pupils to achieve the highest levels of progress and attainment. The successful teacher will join a talented and hardworking staff team, supported by a Headteacher and Governors who are committed to fostering a culture of team work, and collaboration. 

We are proud to serve a wonderfully diverse community, and we are committed to equality of opportunity and to creating a workplace and school community where everyone feels respected, supported and able to thrive. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all ethnicities, backgrounds and lived experiences.

The successful candidate will

• Be a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic classroom practitioner 

• Have an ability and commitment to engage, motivate and inspire all children to learn, achieve and make good progress

• Believe deeply in inclusivity and the potential of every child

• Have a strong understanding of the National Curriculum

• Be committed to high standards of attainment and achievement 

• Bring flexibility, resilience, adaptability and a collaborative approach

• Be an excellent communicator who builds positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents

• Be passionate about education in a school deeply rooted in, and reflective of the local community

We offer

• Wonderful pupils in a diverse and inclusive school community where every child is valued

• An enthusiastic and highly skilled staff team

• On-going professional development, supported by a dedicated Personal Growth Partner (PGP) to guide your career pathway

• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing, work-life balance and opportunities to connect socially with colleagues

• A powerful ethos based on improving children’s lives through outstanding education

• An imaginative curriculum which emphasises the importance of all aspects of a child’s development

• Comprehensive medium term planning and resources for all subject areas for you to adapt and personalise to your class

• An exciting teaching and learning environment in a brand-new school building

• A deeply committed staff and Board of Governors, constantly striving for improvement and excellence

• Active and engaged parents and carers

For an application pack, please email our HR Officer, Holly Williams, to whom your completed application should also be sent via: recruitment@sudbourne.com 

Closing date: 12pm, Monday 20th April 2026

(we reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any point)

Shortlisting – Monday 20th April 2026 (pm)

Invite to interview:  Wednesday 22nd April 2026 (pm)

Shortlisted candidate interviews: Wednesday 29th April 2026

School visits: Visits to the school to meet our Executive Head or Head of School are strongly encouraged and can be arranged by contacting Holly Williams as above or by telephone 020 7274 7631

Sudbourne Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to safer recruitment practice and pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check, will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.