One year maternity cover with the possibility of a permanent contract.
Derwentwater is a happy, friendly, two-form entry school renowned for the excellent support and education we provide to all members of our community.
Located in the heart of Acton, we are deeply connected to our local community. Our staff, parents, and pupils work together to ensure every child feels safe, secure, valued, and can reach their full potential.
Together, we inspire our pupils to achieve and thrive. We nurture ambition, develop character, and build solid foundations for a successful future.
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Is passionate about teaching
- Is able to enthuse and inspire children
- Has a track record of raising standards
- Has excellent interpersonal skills with pupils, staff and parents
- Is a strong team player.
We offer:
- A happy working environment
- Pupils who are enthusiastic and eager to learn
- A supportive staff and leadership team
- A wonderful school with excellent facilities and positive links with parents and the local community
- CPD opportunity to grow and develop teaching
- Well-equipped classrooms and IT equipment
- Smart Clinic Membership includes
- Counselling – six sessions per employee per year
- Physiotherapy – four sessions per employee per year
- Virtual GP – unlimited usage
- Stress coaching – six sessions per employee per year
- Mental health awareness training
- A cycle-to-work scheme
- Discounts for a variety of stores and restaurants across Ealing
- Catering facilities (home-cooked and well-priced)
- Getting to work is easy, as we have good transport links via the Overground, local buses, and Central, District and Piccadilly lines.
Visits to the school are welcomed and encouraged. We look forward to meeting you.
Please contact the school on 0208 992 9296 or via finance@derwentwater.ealing.sch.uk.
Please note that the school reserves the right to interview suitable candidates before the closing date.
Please visit: https://www.derwentwaterschool.com/Current-Opportunities/ to download the application pack, or email finance@derwentwater.ealing.sch.uk to request a copy.
Derwentwater is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure will be requested for the successful candidate.
This post comes under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations. In line with KCSIE 2025 and safer recruitment practices, the school will conduct an online search for all shortlisted candidates. The online search is part of our safeguarding checks and will seek publicly available information on candidates’ suitability to work with children. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to clarify their online presence.
Closing date: Monday 3rd November 2025
Interviews: From Thursday 6th November 2025