Key Stage One Teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

Seven Mills Primary School is seeking to recruit an ambitious and innovative teacher with a strong understanding of play-based pedagogy and continuous provision, and a genuine passion for making a difference in children’s early learning.

We are looking for a highly motivated and nurturing practitioner who understands that young children learn best through play, exploration and meaningful interactions, and who is committed to creating an environment in which every child can thrive.

We are a popular, friendly and inclusive primary school in a vibrant East London community, just five minutes’ walk from Canary Wharf. Our school places children and families at the centre of everything we do, ensuring that every child feels safe, supported, happy and inspired to learn.

We champion curiosity-led learning and provide a rich, enabling environment where children are empowered to explore, take risks and develop independence through carefully planned continuous provision. We are seeking a teacher who can skilfully balance child-initiated learning with purposeful adult interactions, using observation and responsive assessment to move learning forward

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Compassionate, well-behaved children who are curious, engaged and eager to learn
• A welcoming and experienced staff team with a strong commitment to early years pedagogy
• An ambitious leadership team dedicated to developing best practice in play-based learning
• A curriculum that prioritises exploration, creativity and child-led discovery
• High-quality professional development through coaching, mentoring and tailored CPD

Visits to the school are strongly recommended.

If you would like more information, or to arrange a visit, please contact the Headteacher at jbates@sevenmills.towerhamlets.sch.uk or call the school on 020 7987 2350.

Supporting statements should refer to the person specification and should be no longer than 2 sides of A4 in Century Gothic font size 11.

All applications must be sent to jobs@sevenmills.towerhamlets.sch.uk

Start date: September 2026

Closing Date: 24th April 2026

Shortlisting: wc 27th April 2026

Interviews: tbc

Commitment to safeguarding

Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility.