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Class Teacher

St Mark's CofE Primary School, London, N19 4JF

28 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  10 April 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  13 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1 Year in the first instance
• Pay scale: M1 to M6

What skills and experience we're looking for

What You’ll Be Doing

You will:

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons across the primary curriculum
• Inspire and motivate children from a wide range of backgrounds
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment
• Assess and monitor pupil progress to support excellent outcomes
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and carers
• Uphold the school’s values of Respect, Kindness and Excellence

We’re Looking For Someone Who:

• Has Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has strong subject knowledge and a desire to learn and grow
• Is committed to high expectations and inclusive teaching
• Builds warm, positive relationships with pupils and colleagues
• Reflects regularly and seeks opportunities for development
• Embraces the school’s Christian ethos (you do not need to be a practising Christian)

What the school offers its staff

Why Join St Mark’s?

• A welcoming, inclusive and values-led school community
• A dedicated mentor and tailored ECT induction programme
• Weekly ECT release time in addition to PPA
• Excellent CPD opportunities across our local partnership network
• Well-behaved, curious and motivated children
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing
• Modern resources, including a purpose-built EYFS unit and Arsenal-funded sports pitch
• Parking facilities if you need them

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Teacher Job Application Summer 26.pdf - 1.39 MB (opens in new tab)

About St Mark's CofE Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 228 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St Mark's CofE Primary School website
• Email address: sean.mceleney@st-marks.islington.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02072725967
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-mark-s-cofe-primary-school-n19-4jf

Every Child. Every Chance. Everyday.
At St Mark’s C of E Primary School, we believe in Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day. Located in the heart of Islington, we are a welcoming, one-form entry school with a strong Christian ethos and a proud commitment to inclusion, aspiration and achievement.
We are looking for a passionate and reflective Class Teacher to join our committed team. Applications are warmly encouraged from Early Career Teachers (ECTs). We provide a highly supportive environment, an experienced mentor and a structured programme to ensure your success and growth.

Arranging a visit to St Mark's CofE Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sean.mceleney@st-marks.islington.sch.uk.

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