Class Teacher

St Stephen's CofE Primary School, London, SE8 4ED

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  19 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  2 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• 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: MPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Will support the strong Christian ethos and vision of the school
• Can demonstrate and develop outstanding classroom practice
• Has a secure knowledge of the National Curriculum
• Has an enthusiasm for high standards and quality teaching
• Will be a part of a supportive and caring ethos
• Will take responsibility for the class and raise standards
• Will lead a subject area

What the school offers its staff

we can offer you:

o A well-resourced school set in extensive grounds

o Support and development from the SDBE MAT including a generous staff benefits scheme

o A school committed to wider education including a full extra-curricular programme

o Coaching and bespoke CPD opportunities

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.

Teacher advert Jun26.docx - 98 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Role Profile Jun26.pdf - 132 KB (opens in new tab)

About St Stephen's CofE Primary School

• School type: Academies, 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
• School website: St Stephen's CofE Primary School website
• Email address: admin@ststephensce.lewisham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0208 692 1898
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-stephen-s-cofe-primary-school-se8-4ed

St Stephen’s is a wonderful, one form entry school in the heart of Lewisham. It is known for its strong ethos based on Christian values that are central to all we do. St Stephen’s is an inclusive school and welcomes all children to be part of our school community.

Arranging a visit to St Stephen's CofE Primary School

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

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