9 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    TBC

  • Closing date

    15 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    6 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

MPS 1 - 6

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Deliver the curriculum effectively, ensuring it is appropriately matched to the age, ability and subject specialism of the pupils taught

  • Plan, prepare and develop high-quality teaching materials and, where appropriate, pastoral provision

  • Take responsibility and be accountable for the attainment, progress and outcomes of all pupils taught

  • Demonstrate a secure understanding of pupils' prior learning and individual capabilities, using this knowledge to plan and deliver lessons that build progressively on all pupils' understanding and skills

  • Have a clear understanding of the needs of all pupils, including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), pupils who are gifted and talented, and those with English as an additional language (EAL), and use a range of effective teaching strategies to engage and support them

  • Promote high standards of literacy across the curriculum, including the accurate and confident use of spoken English

  • Where teaching early reading, demonstrate a secure understanding of appropriate and evidence-based approaches, including systematic synthetic phonics

What the school offers its staff

Boutcher CE Primary School is a small, nurturing school community where every child and adult is known, valued, and supported to thrive. Guided by our Christian vision, we place faith, family and fascination at the heart of school life, with kindness underpinning all that we do.

We are seeking to appoint a committed, enthusiastic and reflective class teacher to join our dedicated team. The successful candidate will become a valued and well-supported member of staff, working collaboratively to inspire children to flourish academically, socially and personally. We welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers and experienced practitioners who share our passion for high-quality teaching and inclusive, child-centred education.

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.

About Boutcher Church of England Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 5 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
209 pupils enrolled
Age range
5 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

Arranging a visit to Boutcher Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jbones@boutcher.southwark.sch.uk.

School location

Similar jobs nearby

Class Teacher

Beormund Primary School

Crosby Row, London, SE1 3PS

Class Teacher

St James's Hatcham Church of England Primary School

St James's, London, SE14 6AD

SEN Class Teacher

Haymerle School

Haymerle Road, London, SE15 6SY

Class Teacher

St George's Church of England Primary School

Coleman Road, London, SE5 7TF

Get a job alert when similar jobs are listed

Find more school jobs in London