22 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    10 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    19 March 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: 32.50 hours a week

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS £40,317 - £52,300 | UPS £57,632 - £62,496

What skills and experience we're looking for

Class Teacher

Cyril Jackson Primary School is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our vibrant, inclusive community.

  • Are you committed to creating a happy, inclusive, and stimulating environment for children?
  • Do you believe in supporting children to develop their character and achieve excellent outcomes?
  • Are you passionate about helping every child reach their full potential?

If the answer is yes, then we want to hear from you!

The Role:

We are looking for an energetic and compassionate Class Teacher to deliver engaging lessons across the primary curriculum, supporting the individual needs of our diverse pupils. The successful candidate will be a team player, adaptable, and committed to creating a positive and inclusive classroom atmosphere.

Requirements:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Early Career Teacher (ECT)
  • Experience or knowledge of working with students with additional needs
  • Strong classroom management skills
  • Skills in delivering creative and engaging lessons
  • Commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding practices

About Us:

Cyril Jackson Primary School is a vibrant, inclusive community built on strong shared values. We are proud to promote aspiration, integrity, and respect in everything we do—both in the classroom and beyond. As a team, we foster a culture of curiosity and creativity, where staff and pupils alike are encouraged to explore ideas, innovate, and keep learning. We value kindness and model it in our relationships with children, families, and colleagues. And with resilience at the heart of our approach, we support each other to grow through challenges and celebrate success together. If you’re passionate about making a difference and thrive in a supportive, values-driven environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What can we offer you?

  • Professional Development:An excellent CPD package for staff, enhancing your professional development with comprehensive training opportunities.
  • Career Growth:Opportunities for growth and real career development in an encouraging environment with plenty of room for advancement.
  • Supportive Environment:Our leadership team is approachable and committed to providing the resources and guidance teachers need to succeed.
  • Employee Assistance:Employee Assistance Scheme for access to advice, information, and face-to-face counselling.

If you’re ready to join a school that values passion, creativity, and dedication, we’d love to hear from you!

If you would like more information on our school, please visit our website:https://www.cyriljackson.towerhamlets.sch.uk/

Interested candidates are encouraged to arrange an informal discussion about the role and/or to visit the school. These can be organised via the Recruitment teamustrecruitment@ust.londontelephone - 020 3034 2375.

Early applications are appreciated as interviews will be arranged as and when suitable applications are received.

Please be aware we do not accept CVs alone.

Cyril Jackson School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be requiredto undergo an enhanced DBS Check.

https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding

https://www.ust.london/policies/code-of-conduct

In accordance with our Company Policies and KCSIE guidelines set out by the Department for Education, a background check will be carried out on your online digital presence. For this we use a third-party professional screening partner, SP Index (www.sp-index.com), experienced in processing personal data for the purpose of such checks.

We reserve the right to commence or complete the recruitment process prior to the closing date.

We do not accept applications via agencies.

What the school offers its staff

https://www.ust.london/

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

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

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

About Cyril Jackson Primary School

School type
Academy, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
448 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
02030342375

Arranging a visit to Cyril Jackson Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ustrecruitment@ust.london.

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