Class Teacher

Wanstead Church School, London, E11 2SS

7 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Monday 4th January 2027

• Closing date

  19 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  12 October 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (742)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full time equivalent salary: Main Pay Scale

Class Teacher job summary

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational, creative and highly skilled practitioner to join our happy, family-centred school from January 2027.

Our children are Wise, Compassionate and Strong and our families are very supportive of our school.

We are proud of our talented staff team and effective governing body and we are very much at the heart of our community.

As a Church of England school, we are inclusive of all faiths including those of no faith.

The successful candidate will:

• be committed to providing the best educational opportunities for all children
• demonstrate excellent practice with high expectations of pupil attainment and progress
• inspire and motivate children to achieve levels of excellence
• have excellent communication skills and be an effective team player
• be supportive of our Christian ethos.

In return, the successful candidate can expect:

• a strong, family-oriented staff who are completely committed to doing the best for our children
• an experienced leadership team who will support your professional development
• engaged parents who are proactive in their children’s education
• effective, professional governors who are dedicated to our school community
• well-behaved, ambitious children who love to learn.

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Wanstead Church School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 197 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Wanstead Church School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/wanstead-church-school

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