Year 3 Classroom Teacher Maternity Cover

Maternity Cover 1 year Fixed Term Contract

St. Lukes is a vibrant and successful school located in Canning Town East London just minutes from the Jubilee and DLR lines. Our school is committed to developing the whole child artistic musical and sporting talents alongside achieving strong academic results. The school is one of only a hundred schools in England and Wales to have earned a fifth flag for our Eco status and has thus been awarded Distinction Status. Music and sports are very important to our children. We have multiple Platinum participation marks in sports and have a strong relationship with Newham Music. We also organise regular events to raise funds and supplies for our local Foodbank.

We are seeking a dynamic teacher Year 3 either ECT or mainscale who will play a pivotal role in ensuring that we continue to make a difference to the children and families in our community.

• If ECT the school offers and excellent mentorship programme
• Recruitment and retention applies
• Laptop to support planning
• Free parking available and 3 mins. From Canning Town station on the Jubilee line
• Paid induction days in July if possible

We can offer a school with a tradition of serving the community going back over 150 years as well as a staff team that works closely together to support each other as well as achieving the best for our children. There is a real sense of community in this school and that inspires everything we do. Please arrange a visit and see for yourself!

Closing date for applications is Sunday 10th May 2026

Interviews will be held Friday 15th May 2026

For a September start date.

NB: This a 1-year Fixed Term contract to cover Maternity Leave.

Please note online searches will be conducted on shortlisted candidates.

For further information visit our website and to arrange a visit please call the main school office on 0 or email us on: & visit our website at:

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Link: the Privacy Notices Section

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