9 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    29 April 2026 at 8am

  • Date listed

    20 April 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Main Pay Scale: Minimum £40,317 - Maximum £52,300

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an inspiring, dedicated and reflective class teacher to join our warm, vibrant school community. Early Career Teachers are encouraged to apply.

St George’s was graded Good by Ofsted (January 2022), and as part of the Southwark Diocesan Board of Education Multi-Academy Trust, we offer exceptional opportunities for professional development and a culture that supports every teacher to grow and flourish.

We are proud of our well-sequenced curriculum and strong bank of high-quality resources, which significantly reduce planning time and support teachers to deliver engaging, ambitious learning experiences.

We are seeking a teacher who:

  • Holds high expectations for every child and believes all pupils can achieve and thrive
  • Brings creativity, joy and challenge to the classroom
  • Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
  • Demonstrates a growth mindset and is committed to continually developing their practice

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

  • A caring, committed and collaborative staff team
  • A spacious, recently developed learning environment designed to inspire
  • Friendly, enthusiastic children who love learning
  • Strong curriculum resources and clear planning structures to support workload
  • A diverse community of families from all faiths and none, where everyone is welcome

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

To get a sense of our school’s ethos and spirit, we warmly encourage you to watch our school video: https://vimeo.com/925368889?fl=pl&fe=sh

We strongly recommend arranging a visit—we would be delighted to show you what makes St George’s such a special place to work. To book a tour with the Head Teacher, Mr Darren Janes, please contact our School Business Manager, Mrs Barbara Whiting, on 020 8699 5127.

To apply, please complete the application form attached. CV's will not be accepted.

We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time should the rightcandidate be found.

St George’s Primary School in committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our recruitment processes follow the guidance in the Department for Children, Schools and Families document Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education. All staff will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and you will need to provide two employer references.

Any job offer will be conditional on you having a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Criminal Records Check and Barred List Check, having the legal right to work in the UK e.g. National Insurance Number, Work Permits or Indefinite Leave to Remain.

If the applicant has lived/worked overseas for 12 months or more since the age of 18, they will also be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct from the country (ies) they lived/work in at their own expense and provide these for our records.


Commitment to safeguarding

St George’s Primary School in committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our recruitment processes follow the guidance in the Department for Children, Schools and Families document Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education. All staff will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and you will need to provide two employer references.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About St George's CofE Primary School

School type
Academy, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
204 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
020 8699 5127

St George's CE Primary School

Arranging a visit to St George's CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@stgeorges.lewisham.sch.uk.

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