St Barnabas and St Philip’s CE Primary School
Pembroke Mews, 58 Earls Court Road
London W8 6EJ
Reception Class Teacher
Pay Scale: M1 - M6/ UP1-2
Contract: Full-time and permanent
Start date: 1st September 2026
About Our School
St Barnabas and St Philip’s Church of England Primary School is a popular one-form-entry primary school in the heart of Kensington. The school is firmly established on a clear and ambitious trajectory, following significant and sustained improvement over recent years. Expectations are high, systems are embedded, and the school is calm, purposeful and outward facing.
Leadership is strong and visible, staff work with clarity and consistency, and pupils benefit from a well-sequenced curriculum rooted in strong subject knowledge, early reading, and high-quality teaching. Behaviour is well managed and learning-focused, allowing teachers to teach and children to learn without distraction.
We are not a school ‘on a journey’ – we are a school with clear direction, secure foundations and the confidence to keep improving.
Our Vision and Values
As a Church of England school, our Christian vision underpins all aspects of school life. Rooted in Christian values, together we work to nurture, grow and flourish, enabling every child to fulfil their unique potential. Our values of Hope, Joy, Wisdom, Community, Compassion and Perseverance are lived daily and shape relationships, expectations and ambition across the school. We enjoy close links with our parish communities and place strong emphasis on character, respect and service alongside academic success.
The Successful Candidate
We are seeking a committed, reflective and highly professional class teacher who:
•Has high expectations of behaviour, learning and outcomes for all pupils
•Is confident delivering a structured, knowledge-rich curriculum
•Understands the importance of early reading, phonics and foundational skills
•Values consistency, routines and clear systems
•Works well as part of a supportive and hard-working staff team
•Is committed to continual improvement and professional development
What We Offer
•A well-run school with clear expectations and strong leadership
•Calm classrooms and purposeful learning environments
•High-quality PPA provision including specialist teaching in French, Computing and PE
•A strong approach to workload management, including a verbal feedback policy
•High-quality professional development, coaching and support
•Opportunities for subject leadership and wider responsibility
•Engaged, respectful pupils who want to learn
•A staff team that works collectively, professionally and with integrity
Professional Development
Early Career Teachers benefit from a structured induction programme with high-quality training, mentoring and protected release time, ensuring high expectations are maintained from the outset.
Experienced teachers are offered bespoke development opportunities, leadership pathways and the chance to mentor others.
School Visits
Visits to the school are strongly encouraged. To arrange a visit, please contact Rebecca Timms, Headteacher, via head@sbsp.rbkc.sch.uk or on 020 793 795 99.
Application Instructions
Closing date: Friday 27th March 2026
Shortlisting: on application
Interviews commence: on application
Applicants should complete the school application form and submit a supporting statement (no more than three sides of A4) outlining how they meet the person specification. CVs alone will not be accepted.
Please apply using the LDBS application form and submit your application to: head@sbsp.rbkc.sch.uk.
Safeguarding statement
St Barnabas and St Philip’s Church of England Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced DBS and pre-employment checks.