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Holland Park Primary School
Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Pay Range: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale
£31,650 - £49,084 (M1 - UPR3)
Start Date: ASAP January 2026 or sooner
The Role
We are seeking to appoint a Class Teacher to join our experienced team of teachers at Holland Park Primary School. It is an exciting time to join the school and be part of its journey.
We're looking for you if you:
● Have a passion for making a difference
● Are a good team worker
● Have an understanding of a holistic approach towards all children including Trauma, attachment and SCMH awareness
● An interest in action research, forward thinking
● An ability to build good relationships and communicate with all stakeholders
Our Pupils say:
We like it when our teachers
● Understand how we learn
● Look smart and are polite
● Excite us and teach us new things
● Encourage and challenge us
● Shout in a happy way
● Help us when we have bad days
● Enjoy teaching us and smile
● Care about everybody the same
● Take time to get to know us
● Laugh
● Take us on a journey!
Why work for The Sigma Trust, Holland Park Primary School?
What we can offer you:
● A school that strives to go 'Above and Beyond' for all in our school community with the children at the heart at everything we do
● Happy, well-behaved and enthusiastic learners
● Supportive, friendly teaching team
● Supportive, passionate, SLT who are keen to help you develop your career
● A Competitive Salary
● A robust bespoke CPD training programme that enables you to flourish
● Opportunities to work with colleagues across the Trust to share resources, ideas and build collaborative relationships
● Employee Benefits: Employee Assistance Programme, Pension Scheme, Cycle to Work Scheme and Discounted Gym Membership at selected local gyms
Some of your key responsibilities will include:
● To promote the aims and objectives of the school and maintain its philosophy of education and to support the Head Teacher in promoting the ethos of the School.
● To follow any current and applicable School Policies under the direction of the Head Teacher.
● To respond to the needs of the school, with particular reference to the teaching of groups and classes within the school, as deemed necessary by the Head Teacher in
accordance with STPCD.
(The full details can be found in the attached Job Outline and Person Specification).
Additional Information:
For additional information about the Trust and this school, please visit our website www.sigmatrust.org.uk
To Apply
To apply for this post, please apply viathe link -https://mynewterm.com/jobs/147602/EDV-2025-HPPS-12227
Please note that only fully completed application forms will be accepted and any CV's and accompanying covering letters will be disregarded. A Notes for Applicants document is attached for further information.
Closing date: Midnight, 16th October 2025
Shortlisting: Monday 20th October 2025
Interview Date: Thursday 23rd October 2025
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.
The Sigma Trust is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of any protected characteristics. This is embedded in our vision 'To Be Greater Than The Sum Of Its Parts', where we believe we are strong and more successful working together, creating a workplace which celebrates diversity.
Information about the School
Safeguarding
The Sigma Trust is committed to safeguarding and protecting the children and young people that we work with. As such, all posts are subject to safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, online checks and other vetting checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across our schools.