Channing Junior School is seeking to appoint an inspiring and committed EYFS/KS1/KS2 Form Teacher to join our welcoming and academically vibrant Junior School from September 2026.
Channing Junior School is seeking to appoint an inspiring and committed EYFS/KS1/KS2 Form Teacher to join our welcoming and academically vibrant Junior School from September 2026. This opportunity includes both a full-time permanent role and a part-time (4 days per week) maternity cover position, offering the opportunity to teach across the primary age range within a supportive and collaborative learning community.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for the educational and pastoral development of the pupils in their form, delivering a rich, stimulating and appropriately challenging curriculum while fostering independence, curiosity and a lifelong love of learning. Working closely with year group colleagues, subject specialists and teaching assistants, the Form Teacher will play a central role in ensuring a cohesive and engaging learning experience for all pupils.
We are looking for a highly motivated and reflective teacher with excellent classroom practice, strong organisational skills and a genuine commitment to the wellbeing and achievement of every pupil. The successful candidate will demonstrate a secure understanding of effective and inclusive teaching, with the ability to support and challenge learners of all abilities. A willingness to contribute to the wider life of the school, including co-curricular activities, trips and potential subject leadership is essential.
Channing Junior School is an intellectually vibrant all-girls environment with a strong Unitarian ethos, where respect, responsibility, and independent thinking are central to school life. Staff benefit from excellent professional development opportunities and a culture of shared practice.
For further information, please refer to the Job Description document provided.
Hours:
Full time
Part time position (4 days per week, maternity cover, fixed-term until end of leave)
Start date:
September 2026
Salary & Benefits:
How to Apply
Please complete the TES application form by clicking here CVs will not be accepted in place of a completed application form.
Deadline for applications: 12pm, Wednesday 15 April 2026
Interviews: Friday 24 April 2026
Safeguarding commitment
Channing School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school follows a formal recruitment procedure in line with DfE guidance on Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education and the school’s Child Protection Policy. A copy of this procedure is available on request.
Subject to statutory provisions, no applicant will be treated less favourably than another on the grounds of a protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act. Ability to perform the job will be the primary consideration.
In line with our Safer Recruitment Policy, all shortlisted candidates will be subject to online searches including social media and third party Safehire.
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The Bank, Highgate, London, N6 5HF
Closing Date: 15 April 2026
