St Barnabas and St Philip’s CE Primary School
Pembroke Mews, 58 Earl’s Court Road, Kensington, London, W8 6EJ
Tel: 0207 937 9599
Web: www.sbsp.rbkc.sch.uk
Email: admin@sbsp.rbkc.sch.uk
Class Teacher
September 2025
St Barnabas and St Philip’s Church of England Primary School is a popular one-form-entry primary school located in the heart of Kensington.
Following a successful Ofsted inspection in 2024, the school continues to build on its rapid transformation since 2021. With a supportive leadership team and a committed, passionate staff, we are dedicated to ensuring the best outcomes for the children we serve. We are looking for a teacher who is enthusiastic about joining us on our exciting journey and contributing to our dynamic team.
Our vision is clear: Rooted in Christian Values, together we work to nurture, grow, and flourish, to fulfil our unique potential. This vision shapes everything we do, from the way we support academic achievement to the way we care for the emotional and spiritual well-being of our pupils.
At St Barnabas and St Philip’s, we are committed to creating a positive, nurturing environment where children are inspired to learn and grow, both academically and personally. Our values of Hope, Joy, Wisdom, Community, Compassion, and Perseverance are the foundation of our school life, guiding us in fostering strong relationships and a genuine love of learning.
We are now looking for a dynamic and creative teacher who shares our values and is excited about making a difference to the lives of our pupils. Whether you are new to teaching or an experienced educator, we would love for you to join our journey as part of a supportive and motivated team.
What skills and experience we’re looking for
Our Successful Candidate
We are looking for a teacher who is committed, enthusiastic, and keen to work collaboratively. You should have a passion for education and the ability to inspire children to achieve their best. You might be new to teaching or have several years of experience - what matters most to us is your dedication to providing an excellent education for all our pupils and your willingness to be part of our exciting journey.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer
We are a school with a strong sense of community, where every member of staff is valued and supported. Our parents/carers are actively involved in the life of the school, and together we work to ensure the best outcomes for all our children. We offer a range of benefits for the successful candidate, including:
PPA Time that covers French, Computing, and PE with specialist teachers
Specialist Music Teaching
A commitment to reducing teacher workload, including a verbal feedback policy
Excellent professional development opportunities, with a dedicated Senior Leadership team focused on your growth
Networking opportunities and partnerships with other schools in the local authority and the LDBS
Friendly, well-behaved and engaged children who are eager to learn
A supportive and collaborative staff team that works together to achieve success.
For ECTs
We offer the following to support you during your early career:
ECT Training through Ambition Institute
Weekly mentor meetings with an experienced mentor
Weekly release time, covered internally by your mentor, to ensure high expectations and continued support
A supportive team of teachers, many of whom have trained as ECTs with us and can offer guidance.
For Experienced Teachers
If you are an experienced teacher, we offer:
Bespoke training to support your professional development
Opportunities to mentor trainee teachers or ECTs
Opportunities to have trainee teachers in your classroom
Opportunities to run extra-curricular activities (if this is something that interests you)
Subject leadership roles across a variety of subjects.
Further details about the role
School Visits
We encourage all prospective candidates to visit the school to see for themselves what makes us special. To arrange a visit, please contact Rebecca Timms (Headteacher) at head@sbsp.rbkc.sch.uk or call 020 793 79599.
Please download an Application Form and Person Specification below.
All candidates are encouraged to review the Person Specification for this role. Please complete an Application Form, including a personal statement no longer than 3 sides of A4, detailing how you meet the criteria outlined in our person specification. CVs alone will not be accepted.
To apply, please send completed Application Forms to head@sbsp.rbkc.sch.uk.
Closing date for applications: The application will close upon finding the right candidate
Shortlisting: On application
Interview Dates: Throughout March, April, and May
Commitment to safeguarding
St Barnabas and St Philip’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding children and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this. All successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring service check along with other relevant employment checks.