Year 2 Classroom Teacher (Maternity Cover)

'Learning and Growing Together'

Lyon Park Primary School is a flourishing learning community whereby inspirational teaching creates a love of learning for a diverse community, dedicated to achievement.

• Together we enable every child to achieve their best in all areas, from the time they enter the school irrespective of their starting points.
• Together we ensure that all teaching leads to the best outcomes.
• Together we support all pupils to develop as independent and collaborative learners who are able to take responsibility for their own learning and apply it within and beyond the school community.
• Together we share clear expectations about behaviour and safety to ensure the well-being of all in the school community.
• Together all in the school community takes responsibility for their actions and respects the differences and rights of others.
• Together all in the school community have the opportunity to share in the collective responsibility for self-evaluation and improvement.
• Together we share and promote a love for learning through the ethos and values of the school.

‘Learning and Growing Together’ is our motto and we need like-minded teachers who have a passion for teaching to join our dynamic team. We are seeking to recruit outstanding and inspirational teachers who are committed to delivering a high-quality curriculum, are highly motivated and can bring life and vibrancy to learning. We are a large four form entry school that works in supportive teams. We encourage and offer opportunities for professional development.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Creating a warm, safe, and stimulating learning environment.
• Planning and delivering engaging, play-based learning experiences in line with the EYFS framework.
• Observing, assessing, and tracking children’s progress to ensure every child thrives.
• Building strong, positive relationships with children, parents/ carers, and colleagues.
• Supporting children’s social, emotional, and academic development.
• Promoting inclusion and celebrating diversity.

We’re Looking for Someone Who:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Demonstrates outstanding classroom practice.
• Is creative, energetic, and highly organised.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is committed to safeguarding and child welfare.

A fully completed school application form is required. CVs will not be accepted as a substitute.

Closing date for applications: Rolling advert until vacancies are filled. Interviews will be held as candidates are shortlisted.

We welcome and encourage visits to the school from prospective candidates. Please contact the school office on 020 8902 5454 in advance to arrange a visit and tour of the school.

Safeguarding and Safer Recruitment

Lyon Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken as part of our safer recruitment process.

Safeguarding is an integral responsibility of this post. The successful candidate will have regular contact with children, will be engaging in regulated activity, and will be expected to safeguard and promote pupils’ welfare, follow the school’s safeguarding and child protection procedures, and report concerns promptly.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions Order 1975, as amended). Applicants are only required to disclose convictions and cautions that are not protected by the filtering rules. It is an offence to apply for this role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.

Any offer of appointment will be conditional on satisfactory completion of all required pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list information, a prohibition from teaching check, verification of identity, right to work and qualifications, satisfactory references, and any other checks relevant to the role, including overseas checks where applicable.

In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026 and Brent safer recruitment practice, online searches will be conducted for all shortlisted candidates as part of our due diligence process. Shortlisted candidates will also be asked to complete a criminal record self-declaration. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates before interview.

Lyon Park Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Please contact the school if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process.