Teacher

Class Teacher (Main Pay Scale M1-M6)

Required from 1st September 2026 (fixed term one year contract)
 

ECT’s welcome to apply

The Governors of this popular school are seeking to appoint an effective, dedicated and creative classroom teacher with high expectations who is able to motivate pupils to make good progress. We aim to promote the best education for our children through an exciting and engaging curriculum. We value the arts and have excellent provision for music and sports. We are a ‘Good’ school with ‘Outstanding’ Pastoral Care and Behaviour; a committed, enthusiastic and supportive staff team.

We are looking for someone who:

• is committed to our Catholic vision and ethos  
• has the desire to develop the skills of an inspirational classroom teacher
• has high expectations of children’s behaviour and achievement
• is able to work effectively as part of a team
• has excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• is able to plan, prepare and assess the children effectively, including preparing the end of year pupil reports

We can offer:

• A caring and happy learning environment inspired by our strong Catholic ethos
• Children who have a love of learning and a highly motivated staff team  
• High expectations and outstanding behaviour
• Support with, and a commitment to, professional development
• A school with excellent resources and positive links with parents, the parish and local community.

To apply: Visits to the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed by arrangement. Please contact Emma Pink (School Administrator) on 020 8575 5344 or email admin@olovrc.com for application packs and to arrange a visit.

The school will request references prior to interview.    

Safeguarding matters. Safer recruitment procedures will be followed at each stage of the application process and all posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check and a range of other recruitment checks, including social media.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicants will require an Enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service and satisfactory references. Further information can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/disclosure-and-barring-service.

Closing date: application forms to be submitted to the school by noon Friday 5 June 2026

Interviews: Week beginning Monday 8June 2026