Maternity Cover Class Teacher
The Jenny Hammond school continues to be a good school. Pupils are happy to attend this school. Teachers think carefully about how to enthuse pupils about their learning. Pupils appreciate this. They talk enthusiastically about their lessons and what they have learned and remembered. Teachers know individual pupils well. They have high expectations for every pupil.
The school buzzes with activity.’
Ofsted, February 2023
The Jenny Hammond Primary School
1 Year Maternity Cover, Key Stage 2 Class Teacher
required for September 2026
Main scale 1-6 (Current salary range £37,870 - £50,474)
We are a friendly and thriving 2 form entry, maintained primary school where we nurture each child to be their very best. Our school is in Leytonstone in Waltham Forest. We are very fortunate to be well thought of in our local community with great staff, children, parents and governors.
Due to a maternity leave we are looking for a Key Stage 2 teacher who can join our team for 3 terms to cover the absence.
We are looking for:
- experience in teaching or training in a Key Stage 2 class
- commitment to child centred teaching and learning
- a positive and inspirational colleague
- a true professional with a strong commitment to high standards of achievement through active-learning
- a team player who enjoys working with colleagues across the school
In return we offer:
- respectful, independent thinking children with great behaviour for learning
- a friendly and dedicated team of staff
- a creative, aspirational curriculum
- an inviting, well-resourced school environment
- supportive parents and governors
Closing date: Wednesday 29th April at 12 noon
Interviews to be held on Wednesday 6th May 2026
If you would like to visit the school or have an informal discussion please contact Deborah Gibbon, the Head Teacher on 020 8519 3977. Application forms and further details are available from Jacquie Reid by email; Jacquie.reid@jennyhammmond.waltham.sch.uk
All completed applications should be returned to the school by email or at the following address:
The Jenny Hammond Primary School, Elsham Road, Leytonstone, E11 3JH
The Jenny Hammond Primary School is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children. References will be taken up prior to interview and the successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
All application forms and further information are available from https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/pages/category/jobs and http://www.jobsgopublic.com websites
Equal Opportunities
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. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value. To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy
How to apply
If you would like to visit the school or have an informal discussion please contact Deborah Gibbon, the Head Teacher on 020 8519 3977. Application forms and further details are available from Jacquie Reid by email; Jacquie.reid@jennyhammmond.waltham.sch.uk
All completed applications should be returned to the school by email or at the following address:
The Jenny Hammond Primary School, Elsham Road, Leytonstone, E11 3JH