Primary Form Teacher (Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2)

The Opportunity

Job Title: Primary Form Teacher (Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2)
Hours of Work: Full Time (Fixed term Contract)
Reports to: SLT Member

Start Date: September 2026 or January 2027

The Headmaster and CEO of Eltham College Family of Schools and the Head of Blackheath Prep seeks to appoint an enthusiastic Class Teacher for Maternity Cover who combines academic rigour with warmth, energy and professionalism. This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving and forward-looking school where high expectations sit alongside exceptional pastoral care, and where children are known as individuals and encouraged to aim high.

The successful candidate will be an excellent classroom practitioner with strong subject knowledge and a commitment to delivering an engaging and ambitious curriculum. They will demonstrate a clear belief in every child’s potential, fostering a culture of scholarship, curiosity and collaboration within their classroom. At Blackheath Prep, teaching extends beyond academic outcomes; our teachers play a central role in nurturing character, wellbeing and a genuine love of learning.

As part of the Eltham College Family of Schools, Blackheath Prep benefits from strong cross-school collaboration and access to a wider network of expertise and opportunity. Staff are supported to develop their practice within a culture that values research-informed teaching and professional growth.

We are looking for a colleague who will contribute actively to the wider life of the school, embracing co-curricular opportunities and working collaboratively with families and fellow professionals to enrich our vibrant community.

A highly competitive salary is available, together with additional training and development opportunities through our generous staff development programme.
 

Application closing date: 8am on Thursday 9 April 2026
Interviews will take place on Friday 8 May 2026

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and Blackheath Prep part of the Eltham College Family of Schools reserves the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made.

We welcome applications from all parts of our community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Candidates will be assessed against relevant criteria only (i.e. skills, qualifications, abilities, experience).

Blackheath Prep part of the Eltham College Family of Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants undergo enhanced child protection screening relevant to the post, including checks with past employers and the DBS.