Class Teacher

Deptford Park Primary School, London, SE8 5RJ

26 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  22 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  27 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time, 27.5 hours per week.
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M1 - M6
• Additional allowances:

  SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

What we are looking for;

Deptford Park is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Class Teacher to work in our 40-place specialist provision for primary-aged children with severe learning difficulties.

- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) with SEND teaching experience

- Good knowledge of SEND legislation and safeguarding

- A commitment to inclusive education and improving outcomes for all learners

What the school offers its staff

• Be part of a forward-thinking, supportive school community.
• Access to excellent CPD
• Make a real impact on children’s lives every day

The best way to experience Deptford Park is to visit us, we would love to show you what makes Deptford Park such a special place to work and learn. If you would like to arrange a visit, please contact us at info@deptfordpark.lewisham.sch.uk.

Deptford Park is a warm and welcoming primary school community. Our School Values Integrity, Kindness, Respect, Leadership, Resilience and Sustainability are at the heart of what we do an achieve. We celebrate and embrace the rich diversity of our inclusive community and encourage children to respect each other’s cultures and faiths; we are proud of our school badge “The World in our School”.

We are committed to preparing our children for life and the adventures and challenges they will have along the way. Our focus is firmly fixed on learning and we all encourage all children to grow and develop, to be motivated and engaged, to think big, and to achieve the best possible learning outcomes through a “we can do it” approach.

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 governors to share this commitment.

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.

The following checks:
- Verification of ID, qualifications and candidate's right to work in the UK
- Enhanced DBS including a Children’s Barred List, Section 128 and 2018 Childcare Disqualifications Regulations checks
- An assessment of fitness to work to ensure that a candidate has the health and physical capacity for the job
- Overseas criminal record and overseas professional registration checks where necessary
- Compliant employment references

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.

CLASS TEACHER 2026.pdf - 2.28 MB (opens in new tab)

Teaching Staff Application Form March 24.doc - 201 KB (opens in new tab)

About Deptford Park Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 231 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Deptford Park Primary School website
• Email address: cnew2.209@lgflmail.org
• Phone number: 020 8692 4351
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/deptford-park-primary-school

Deptford Park is a warm and welcoming primary school community. Our School Values Integrity, Kindness, Respect, Leadership, Resilience and Sustainability are at the heart of what we do and achieve. We celebrate and embrace the rich diversity of our inclusive community and encourage children to respect each other’s cultures and faiths; we are proud of our school badge: “The world in our school.”

We are committed to preparing our children for life and the adventures and challenges they will have along the way. Our focus is firmly fixed on learning and we all encourage all children to grow and develop, to be motivated and engaged, to think big, and to achieve the best possible learning outcomes through a “we can do it” approach.

The best way to experience Deptford Park is to visit us. Please contact our Headteacher, Cat Washbrook, to arrange a visit on headteacher@deptfordpark.lewisham.sch.uk.

Arranging a visit to Deptford Park Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cnew2.209@lgflmail.org.

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