Vacancies
Class Teacher (Closing Date 5th June 2026)
Start date: 1st September 2026
Contract Type: Full-time
Salary: M1 – U3 (ECTs and Experienced Staff are welcome to apply)
Hours: 27.5 hours
Reporting to: Headteacher
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our team at St William of York Catholic Primary School. EYFS, KS1 and KS2 practitioners are welcome to apply. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to contribute to a dynamic learning environment and make a real difference in the lives of our pupils.
What We Offer
- A welcoming and supportive school community.
- A commitment to staff wellbeing and a flexible approach to workload.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
- A well-resourced learning environment.
- Supportive leadership and a collaborative team culture.
Visits to the school are highly recommended. Please let us know when you would like to visit and we can arrange for the Headteacher to give you a tour.
How to Apply
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. To arrange a visit or for more information, please contact admin@swoy.lewisham.sch.uk.
If you would like to apply for the role of class teacher, please download the Application Form and appendices below and return it to recruitment@swoy.lewisham.sch.uk.
The closing date for applications is 5th June 2026.
Interviews: 11th June 2026
Teaching Assistant (Closing Date: 12th June 2026)
Job title: Teaching Assistant and Midday Meal Supervisor
Start date: 1st September 2026
Hours: 26.25 (Teaching Assistant) + 5 hours (Midday Meal Supervisor)
Contract type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
Pay: £30,552 (pro rata to term-time only) (Scale 3, Spine Point 6)
About the Role
We would love you to join our committed and hardworking team. Our school is a great place to learn and work. We can offer a supportive and friendly team of staff, governors, parents, pupils and parishioners.
We are looking for someone to work with the class teacher, to ensure inclusion within the class setting and to support children with SEN.
As well as working in the classroom, you will be required to work as a Midday Meals Supervisor, for which you will receive an additional payment. The successful candidate must be flexible and hardworking. In addition, a willingness to learn and a commitment to inclusion and equality is integral to the role.
The Governing Body of St William of York Catholic Primary Schools has a primary responsibility for the care, welfare, safety and wellbeing of all our pupils and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants invited to interview stage will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure form in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE). Further vetting checks in line with the requirements of KCSIE, will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment.
Visits to the school are encouraged, please contact admin@swoy.lewisham.sch.uk to arrange a visit.
How to Apply
Completed application forms and appendices should be emailed to the headteacher via recruitment@swoy.lewisham.sch.uk.
Closing Date: 12th June 2026
Interview Date: 16th June 2026