Class Teacher

Sudbourne Primary School, London, SW2 5EF

34 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  20 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  17 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Inner London Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

• Be a highly motivated, committed and enthusiastic classroom practitioner

• Have an ability and commitment to engage, motivate and inspire all children to learn, achieve and make good progress

• Believe deeply in inclusivity and the potential of every child

• Have a strong understanding of the National Curriculum

• Be committed to high standards of attainment and achievement

• Bring flexibility, resilience, adaptability and a collaborative approach

• Be an excellent communicator who builds positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents

• Be passionate about education in a school deeply rooted in, and reflective of the local community

What the school offers its staff

We offer:

• Wonderful pupils in a diverse and inclusive school community where every child is valued

• An enthusiastic and highly skilled staff team

• On-going professional development, supported by a dedicated Personal Growth Partner (PGP) to guide your career pathway

• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing, work-life balance and opportunities to connect socially with colleagues

• A powerful ethos based on improving children’s lives through outstanding education

• An imaginative curriculum which emphasises the importance of all aspects of a child’s development

• Comprehensive medium term planning and resources for all subject areas for you to adapt and personalise to your class

• An exciting teaching and learning environment in a brand-new school building

• A deeply committed staff and Board of Governors, constantly striving for improvement and excellence

• Active and engaged parents and carers

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.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

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.

Class Teacher Advert.pdf - 165 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Job Description.pdf - 221 KB (opens in new tab)

About Sudbourne Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 302 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sudbourne Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@sudbourne.com
• Phone number: 02072747631
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sudbourne-primary-school

A local authority maintained primary school for children aged 3 - 11 based in South London, SW2. Sudbourne Primary School is a vibrant school where children are challenged to achieve endless possibilities. The children are at the heart of every decision we make to ensure that they learn exceptionally well, are happy and that the opportunities provided for them are always of a high calibre to meet their needs, both now and in the future.

Arranging a visit to Sudbourne Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@sudbourne.com.

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