Year 1 Class Teacher

Summary

Thomas's Fulham is seeking a creative and inspiring Year 1 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) to join our vibrant school on a part time basis from April 2026.

Detail

Thomas’s Fulham is part of the Thomas’s family of schools and educates approximately 400 pupils aged 4 to 11. Our provision is forward-thinking, outward-looking and values-based, underpinned by a creative and collaborative approach to learning. Academic standards are high, and our four-dimensional curriculum, developing knowledge, skills, character and metacognition, is both rich and broad. Professional development is a central priority, and our recognition as an Apple Distinguished School reflects our commitment to innovation in teaching and learning. We place a strong emphasis on professional development, supporting our staff as thoughtfully as we nurture our pupils, and ensuring every teacher has the opportunity to grow, lead and inspire at the highest level.

Thomas’s Fulham is a bright, friendly and busy school where no two days are ever the same. From the moment you step through the gates, you feel the unmistakable buzz of energy that fills every corner, laughter in the playground, curiosity in the classrooms and a strong sense of belonging that binds our community together. It is a school that feels both warm and purposeful, where kindness and camaraderie run deep, and where staff and pupils alike take genuine joy in each other’s successes throughout the year.

The staffroom feels like a family, supportive, collaborative, and united by a shared commitment to helping every child, and one another, thrive.

We offer an exceptional breadth of opportunity and our co curricular areas are strengths. Sport is generously timetable , with regular fixtures and teaching sessions making full use of South Park and Hurlingham Park. Dance, drama, music and art are integral to school life, and our vibrant productions bring the entire community together. An extensive clubs programme allows every child to explore passions and discover new talents, from the practical to the creative, the adventurous to the academic.

The Role

Thomas’s Fulham is seeking a dynamic and inspiring Year 1 Class Teacher (Part Time, Maternity Cover) to join our dynamic and forward-thinking prep school.

This is a great opportunity for an innovative Year 1 Teacher to join our collaborative community. We are looking for someone who can quickly generate vision, confidence and respect and who is capable of fostering highly positive working relationships with children, parents and colleagues.

The Recruitment Pack should be read alongside the information available on our website.

Please note that referees will be contacted prior to the interview.

Closing Date: 13th November 2025

Applications will be considered upon receipt so early application is encouraged. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Start Date: 20th April 2026

Salary: Competitive salary and conditions are offered

Contract: Maternity Cover, Part Time

Hours: 24 hours per week, Monday - Wednesday.

Location: Thomas’s Fulham, 49 Hugon Rd, London SW6 3ES

How to Apply

Please select the link to apply.

Thomas’s will only accept applications from candidates completing the relevant Application Form in full. CVs will not be accepted in substitution for completed Application Forms, but are permitted to be submitted alongside an Application Form.

Please note that, given the large number of applications we receive for each post, only longlisted applicants will be contacted.

For further details please go to the Thomas’s London Day Schools website: https://ce0947li.webitrent.com/ce0947li_webrecruitment/wrd/run/etrec179gf.open?wvid=28147700mZ or email: wbarham@thomas-s.co.uk

Safeguarding

Thomas’s London Day Schools are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff, volunteers and visitors to share this commitment and work in accordance with our child protection policies and procedures.

All posts are subject to screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the DBS service. The school will undertake online searches on shortlisted applicants and may require applicants to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts. For details of the checks which will be undertaken as part of our recruitment process, please see our Safer Recruitment Policy which can be found here https://www.thomas-s.co.uk/policies/ under the ‘Thomas’s Policy’ tab.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

As an equal opportunities employer, Thomas’s is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity or marriage and civil partnership. Thomas’s aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workspace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join the Group.

Documents

• Year 1 Class Teacher Maternity Cover PDF Document