Primary Teacher

Primary Teacher – Lambeth | Full-Time September 2026 Vacancy

An inclusive and ambitious Lambeth primary school is recruiting a Primary Teacher for a permanent September 2026 appointment. The school serves a richly diverse community and has earned a strong local reputation for high expectations, excellent behaviour, and carefully structured support for staff. This Primary Teacher role would suit someone who enjoys collaborative planning, values creativity within the curriculum, and wants to work in a school where professional dialogue is taken seriously. Pupils are enthusiastic learners, leadership is highly visible, and teachers are encouraged to contribute meaningfully to school improvement.

Joining this Lambeth school means becoming part of a team that prioritises professional development through coaching, peer observations, and subject-specific CPD. The curriculum is broad and knowledge-rich, with strong emphasis placed on oracy, reading fluency, and cultural enrichment. Teachers benefit from shared planning systems and centralised resources that allow greater focus on classroom delivery. ECTs receive comprehensive mentoring, while experienced staff are offered opportunities to lead projects and support curriculum development.

Key Highlights

Primary Teacher – permanent September 2026 appointment

Salary MPS1–UPS3 Inner London £38,766 – £60,092

Lambeth primary school with excellent public transport access

Ofsted Good school with strong leadership and behaviour systems

Full-time teaching role across the primary phase

Extensive CPD programme with weekly coaching opportunities

Rich arts and enrichment curriculum throughout the school

What You’ll Be Doing

Planning ambitious lessons that support strong pupil progress

Developing literacy and numeracy through engaging classroom practice

Using assessment effectively to identify and address learning gaps

Encouraging curiosity through cross-curricular learning opportunities

Supporting pupils’ social and emotional development daily

Working alongside colleagues to maintain high teaching standards

Ideal

Candidate for this Lambeth School

Qualified Primary Teacher holding UK QTS

Open to ECTs and experienced Primary Teacher applicants alike

Demonstrates clear understanding of adaptive teaching strategies

Maintains high expectations for achievement and conduct

Confident communicator with strong organisational skills

Committed to ongoing professional learning and reflection

Why Join this Lambeth School?

Weekly instructional coaching focused on classroom practice

Diverse and engaged pupil community with strong attendance

Carefully planned curriculum resources available across all year groups

Leadership team committed to reducing unnecessary workload

Excellent enrichment including music, drama, and debating programmes

Collaborative teaching culture with regular shared planning sessions

How to Apply

Applications for this Lambeth Primary Teacher role are welcomed ahead of planned summer term interviews. Apply through this listing to secure consideration for the September 2026 intake.

This Primary Teacher opportunity combines strong leadership, engaged pupils, and meaningful professional support within a highly regarded Lambeth primary setting. A permanent role from September in a school where thoughtful teaching is genuinely valued.