18 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    Required for September 2026

  • Closing date

    13 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    26 March 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Main Teacher Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join this high achieving, popular one form entry school from September 2026. Applications are welcome from experienced practitioners or ECTs to join our dynamic school.

Are you passionate about making a difference and helping children achieve their potential? Are you always looking for ways to improve your content knowledge and quality of instruction? If so, this is your chance to join our highly motivated and caring team.

The successful candidate will be an outstanding and enthusiastic practitioner committed to delivering high quality provision for all children.


What the school offers its staff

John Burns has a wonderful community spirit that celebrates our diverse population. We are looking for an outstanding individual to share our vision for “Giving our best, achieving our highest”.

For the right candidate, we can offer:

  • A welcoming friendly and supportive environment
  • An aspirational vision of education
  • Opportunities to foster your passions and talents
  • A continuous programme of CPD with the opportunity of national qualifications
  • A school that has wellbeing as a high priority for pupils and staff
  • Specialist teachers for Music
  • Time in lieu in recognition of extra-curricular clubs and residential visits

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.

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Please e-mail your completed application form to: office@johnburns.wandsworth.sch.uk

The school reserves the right to withdraw the advert and bring forward the intended interview date for suitable candidates.

Closing Date: 13 April 2026 (Midday)
Interviews: week commencing 20 April 2026

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. CVs are not accepted.

JOHN BURNS PRIMARY SCHOOL
21 Wycliffe Road, London SW11 5QR
Tel: 020 7228 3857
E-mail: office@johnburns.wandsworth.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mr Brian Grogan

Commitment to safeguarding

John Burns Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

This post is subject to DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

View advert on school website (opens in new tab)

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

About John Burns Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
165 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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John Burns has a wonderful community spirit that celebrates our diverse population. We are looking for an outstanding individual to share our vision for “Giving our best and achieving our highest”.

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