Class Teacher

George Tomlinson is a welcoming, happy and growing primary school which serves a 
committed, vibrant and diverse community.  We are based in the heart of Leytonstone; a stone’s 
throw away from the underground and high street and with easy access into the heart of London 
on the Central Line.  

At George Tomlinson we believe that all children deserve outstanding quality first teaching that 
is supported by excellent curricular opportunities and extended services. We aim to inspire 
brilliance in a stable and safe environment through creative and knowledge-based practice. We 
want our pupils to feel that when it comes to aspirations the sky is the limit and to prepare them 
fully for life at secondary school and beyond. We believe in achieving Excellence through 
Enjoyment. 
 
We are looking for an experienced, motivated and inspiring teacher to join our established and 
supportive team. We are very proud of our school and are excited about its future success.   
 
We are seeking a teacher who: 
✓ is an outstanding practitioner with high expectations of pupils’ achievement and 
behaviour 
✓ has good curriculum knowledge  
✓ has successful experience as a class teacher 
✓ is a creative thinker with a love for learning 
✓ can bring energy and enthusiasm to the work environment 
✓ is a positive and proactive member of a team with good interpersonal skills  
✓ is fully committed to school improvement. 

We can offer:  
✓ a Good School – Ofsted June 2023 
✓ professional development with opportunities across all phases 
✓ enthusiastic children with outstanding behaviour and positive attitudes to learning 
✓ supportive parents/carers and governors 
✓ an inclusive approach to education  
✓ weekly PPA time at home 
✓ a friendly, supportive and dedicated staff team. 
 
We actively encourage and welcome visits to our school to find out more about how we learn 
and work together.  To arrange a visit or have an informal discussion with a member of the 
Senior Team, please call 0208 5393577 or email school@georgetomlinson.waltham.sch.uk  
 
Application packs are available to download from the school website.  Completed forms should 
be sent via email to school@georgetomlinson.waltham.sch.uk or posted to the school. We do 
not accept CVs.  Only applications submitted on the local authority application form will be 
considered.  
 
George Tomlinson Primary School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of young children 
and expects all staff to share this commitment.  All appointments must be willing to undergo 
child protection screening, including checks with past employers.  The successful candidates 
are subject to an enhanced DBS and be required to complete the Disqualification by Association 
declaration form. 
 
Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service 
delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as 
the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its 
population. 
We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect 
of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. 
 
 
Closing Date: 3pm 14th May 2026 
Interview dates: 18th – 20th May 2026