26 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    22 April 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    27 March 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share): Monday - Friday

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 Year

Pay scale

M1 - UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking two passionate and enthusiastic teachers to join our school from September 2026. Arnhem Wharf is an inclusive, ambitious and successful school situated near Canary Wharf. It is committed to excellence and promotes high standards across the curriculum and all aspects of school life. You will find us a happy and welcoming community focused on learning in a rich and stimulating environment. We offer broad, engaging and relevant provision for all children in our community.

The successful candidate will be:

  • Committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for all children;
  • Flexible, imaginative and enthusiastic;
  • Able to use your initiative;
  • Able to work well with others.


What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

  • A lively and creative school committed to working with all children in our community;
  • Delightful, lively and engaged children;
  • A committed, hard-working and creative team of colleagues;
  • A supportive, friendly and attractive environment.

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.

Visits to the school are welcome. Please email recruitment@arnhemwharf.towerhamlets.sch.uk if you would like to book an appointment. Please also find out about us from our website.

Arnhem Wharf Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all members of staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.


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.

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 Arnhem Wharf Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
511 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0207 515 4310

Arnhem Wharf is an inclusive and ambitious school, catering for children between the ages of three and eleven.

It is committed to excellence and promotes high standards across the curriculum and all aspects of school life. You will find us a happy and welcoming community, focused on learning in a rich and stimulating environment. I am particularly proud of the recognition we have received for our outstanding work in the arts and I feel privileged to lead such a creative and dedicated team of pupils and staff.

If you would like to come and visit us, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Alex Lundie, Headteacher

Arranging a visit to Arnhem Wharf Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@arnhemwharf.towerhamlets.sch.uk.

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