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Class Teacher

Joseph Hood Primary School, London, SW20 9NS

11 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  2 September 2026

• Closing date

  12 June 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  1 June 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term - 1
• Full-time equivalent salary: £40,317

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for someone who:

• Is committed to a child-led approach to teaching and learning
• Is innovative and creative in using a range of learning strategies to support the learning of all children across the curriculum
• Is a consistently excellent classroom practitioner
• Has sound knowledge of the National Curriculum.
• Has the ability and determination to inspire and motivate children to achieve their best
• Effectively secures high levels of achievement and emotional well-being for every child
• Is an approachable, empathetic team player who holds high expectations of themselves and others
• Is able to communicate effectively with all members of the school community
• Has Qualified teacher status and degree
• Knowledge of guidance and requirements around safeguarding children

Applicants will be selected for an interview based on their applications and how well they have demonstrated they meet the requirements of the person specification.

Early applications are encouraged and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found.

Closing date for applications: Friday 12th June 2026 9am

Interviews: Week beginning Monday 15th June 2026

What the school offers its staff

• Pupils who are curious, keen and enthusiastic to learn
• Committed, enthusiastic and supportive colleagues who are open to new ideas and strive for excellence through continuous professional dialogue
• An ambitious and highly motivated senior leadership team
• An exciting & supportive working environment
• An inclusive, nurturing culture and an ethos that recognises the contribution of every member of the school community
• Excellent induction and support; through a coaching and mentoring model
• An opportunity to be part of a cluster of 7 local schools who work together across many areas, including training and moderation

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Person specification - ECT Teacher.pdf - 505 KB (opens in new tab)

Ofsted Report.PDF - 442 KB (opens in new tab)

LBM Guidance and diversity doc.pdf - 54.3 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description for an ECT class teacher v2.pdf - 276 KB (opens in new tab)

Prospectus (1).pdf - 3.9 MB (opens in new tab)

EDI Statement and Objectives JHP 2025-27 (1).pdf - 459 KB (opens in new tab)

About Joseph Hood Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 352 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Joseph Hood Primary School website
• Email address: headofschool@josephhood.merton.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02085422471
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/joseph-hood-primary-school

Our vision is to INSPIRE and for our children and our staff to: BE THE BEST YOU CAN

Joseph Hood Primary School is a successful, friendly and inclusive primary school. We seek to employ an enthusiastic and motivated Midday Supervisor as soon as possible.

We serve a culturally diverse community in Raynes Park. We were rated as ‘Good’ during our last OFSTED inspection in January 2022. We are a happy school where children enjoy learning and achieving in the context of a rich, vibrant, broad and balanced curriculum.

Arranging a visit to Joseph Hood Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email headofschool@josephhood.merton.sch.uk.

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