
THOMAS GAMUEL PRIMARY SCHOOL, COLCHESTER ROAD, WALTHAMSTOW, LONDON (On-Site)
Permanent, Full time
£36,413 - £48,532
32.5 hours
Start Date: Sept 2025
We are looking for motivated, passionate and hardworking teacher to join us at Thomas
Gamuel Primary School. The ideal candidate will be willing to give their best for the children
and keen to be developed further in their teaching practice.
We are a warm, friendly school and team, with wonderful children and supportive parents.
Children are motivated to learn, are exceptionally well behaved and deserve the best that
we can give them. Teachers are all supported on their ongoing CPD through quality support
from the Lion Academy Trust team.
We can offer you:
∙ additional non-contact time for teaching staff- over and above statutory PPA time; this equates to 15% non-contact time for class teacher
∙ unlimited access to CPD and career development through providers such as The National College and The Key.
∙ a dynamic, dedicated team of teachers and support staff who want the best for their children
∙ enthusiastic, friendly and aspirational children who are determined to make the most of their schooling
∙ a vibrant school with rewards and opportunities for motivated and committed individuals
∙ career progression and leadership opportunities
∙ Lion Pathways Curriculum
∙ Employee Assistance programme for you and your immediate family
∙ Perks at Work discounted cinema tickets, travel and bicycle scheme
The Trust/School is and equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and
promoting the welfare of children and young people, and the successful applicant must
provide satisfactory references and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring
Service disclosure, along with all relevant safeguarding checks.
Visits to our school are welcomed and recommended. For an informal discussion about the
opportunities available or a visit to the school, please contact Mr Acheson on 020 8520 7031
or email school@thomasgamuel.net
Please ensure your application is completed in full to allow us to shortlist successfully.
The closing date for applications is Friday 13th June 2025 at 12:30pm with interviews held week of 16th June 2025.
Application forms must be completed in full and applicants should directly address the skills and experience outlined in the person specification.
Further information about the role and to apply online please visit our vacancy page
https://www.lionacademytrust.net/recruitment/vacancies-london
For more information about this position or to have a confidential discussion about the role please contact Mr Paul Acheson, Head of School via recruitment@thomasgamuel.net
Details about the school can be found at: https://www.thomasgamuel.net/
Visits to the school before applying are welcomed and encouraged, please contact us by phone or email to arrange this.
The successful candidate will require two positive references from current and previous employers. The position is subject to an enhanced DBS, medical and online checks.
The Trust is an equal opportunities employer and committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, the successful applicant must provide satisfactory references and will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service disclosure, along with all relevant safeguarding checks.
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