Key Stage 2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

About the Role

This role offers an excellent opportunity for an Early Career Teacher looking to begin their teaching journey in a supportive and development‑focused school environment.

About Us:

Dulwich Hamlet Junior School is a junior school located in an urban setting in Dulwich Village, South London, with 360+ pupils. We pride ourselves on our diverse and inclusive environment, valuing a creative, innovative and proactive approach to learning. We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and enthusiastic Key Stage 2 Class Teacher who can bring their own unique ideas to our enthusiastic and hardworking team.

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What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for a confident, imaginative and hard-working teacher, who can:

• Plan and Deliver Engaging Lessons: Develop and implement lessons that cater to the diverse needs of all pupils, ensuring every child is engaged and challenged.

• Create a Stimulating and Inclusive Learning Environment: Foster an atmosphere where all pupils feel valued and inspired to learn.

• Collaborate Effectively with Colleagues: Work seamlessly with fellow staff members to plan and co-ordinate school activities, enhancing the overall learning experience.

• Assess, Record and Report on Pupil Progress: Monitor, evaluate and communicate pupils’ development, progress and attainment effectively.

• Embrace and Support School Ethos and Values: Contribute positively to the Dulwich Hamlet Junior School community, upholding its ethos and values.

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What the school offers its staff

• Amazing Children with Exceptional Behaviour for Learning: Teach enthusiastic pupils who are well-behaved and eager to learn.

• An Exciting Curriculum: Engage with a dynamic and enjoyable curriculum that is diverse and creative.

• Leadership Committed to Work/Life Balance: Enjoy above-minimum PPA, opportunities to work from home, and take advantage of a dedicated wellbeing day.

• A Flexible, Highly Capable Team: Join a supportive, adaptable and highly skilled team.

• Evidence-Led Approaches and Strong CPD Culture: Thrive in an environment that promotes continuous professional development and evidence-based practices, with ample opportunities for career development.

• Incredible Extra-Curricular Opportunities: Participate in and contribute to a wide range of extra-curricular and community based activities.

• Comprehensive Staff Benefits: Enjoy benefits such as a TfL loan, Cycle to Work Scheme loan, Teachers’ Pensions and a dedicated Employee Assistance Programme

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Further details about the role

Commitment to Safeguarding:

Dulwich Hamlet Junior School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments will be subject to a satisfactory completion of safeguarding checks.

Equal Opportunities:

Dulwich Hamlet Junior School is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

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Further details about the role

How to apply

If you would like to apply for this position, please download an application form and job description from our school website: www.dulwichhamletjuniorschool.org.uk DfE Vacancies, or from our Trust website: www.tcset.org.uk

You can contact the school on: 020 7525 9188/9. Visits to the school warmly welcomed and encouraged.

Please note CVs are not accepted.

No agencies please.

Closing date: Wednesday 29th April 2026 at midday I

Interviews: Tuesday 5th May 2026

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Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to equality and diversity, and to being a family where everyone can be themselves. We are committed to continuous improvement in how representative we are of our local communities, including gender, ethnicity, religion, age, and all other aspects of diversity.

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We offer family friendly, flexible working arrangements, and staff networks to provide a supportive environment in the workplace where members can receive peer to peer support.

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The Charter Schools Educational Trust is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children and young people and expects all its staff to share this commitment.