Class Teacher (ECT)

Sir William Burrough Primary School, London, E14 7PQ

10 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  1 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  21 April 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: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: 40,317.00 - 42,234.00

Class Teacher (ECT) job summary

September 2026 | Fixed Term Contract

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Class Teacher to join our vibrant and inclusive school community.

We are looking for an energetic and compassionate teacher who can deliver engaging lessons across the primary curriculum and meet the individual needs of our diverse pupils. The successful candidate will be a committed team player, adaptable in their approach, and passionate about creating a positive, happy, and inclusive learning environment.

Are you committed to creating a stimulating classroom where children feel valued and supported?

Do you believe in nurturing children’s character while enabling them to achieve excellent outcomes?

Are you passionate about helping every child reach their full potential?

If so, we would love to hear from you.

We seek an excellent, talented and motivated teacher who will take advantage of all the opportunities presented by working in a dynamic and innovative organisation which has the advantage of partnerships with secondary colleagues, world leading Universities and Corporate Trust partners. 

Working within this exciting organisation, you will be a teacher who is passionate about the entitlement of young people to inspiring education. The successful candidate will have an unwavering belief in the potential of every student to succeed and have a creative approach to inspiring children. 

You will embrace the professional development opportunities afforded by working in a forward thinking organisation. We welcome visits to the school, prior to application, so we can show you all we have on offer: 

• Pupils who are fully engaged in their learning
• Our supportive, creative and dynamic Senior Leadership Team, Governors and Trust Partners
• A well-resourced school
• Tailor-made CDP opportunities to enhance your professional development
• Supportive and enthusiastic parents 

Sir William Burrough School are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS Check. 

https://www.ust.london/policies/child-protection-safeguarding 

Please note we reserve the right to close this advert early. 

We do not accept CVs alone. 

Interviews: 6th and 7th May 2026

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 Sir William Burrough Primary School

• School type: Academy, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 326 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Sir William Burrough Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sir-william-burrough-primary-school-london

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