29 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    19 May 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    20 April 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: 32.5 Hour per week, Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Q1 £38,390 tp Q6 £51,187

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

  • Experience teaching within KS1 or KS2 (or relevant training for ECTs)
  • Strong understanding of the primary curriculum and effective teaching strategies
  • Ability to create an inclusive and engaging learning environment
  • Proven or developing ability to deliver consistently strong teaching and secure good pupil outcomes
  • High expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Commitment to continuous professional development
  • Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people

What the school offers its staff

• Excellent CPD and career progression opportunities

  • A supportive and collaborative network across Trust academies
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing 24/7 wellbeing support
  • Private Healthcare available after one year of service (renewed annually on 31 May)
  • CycleShare Scheme available to all staff

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

John Wood School & Nursery Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

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 John Wood School & Nursery

School type
Academy, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
325 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0208 462 5867

A VERY WARM WELCOME TO JOHN WOOD SCHOOL & NURSERY

John Wood School & Nursery is a vibrant, two-form entry primary school located in Croydon and is part of the Chancery Education Trust. There have been many positive changes made to the Academy
since academisation in 2016. In January 2019 the Academy was graded ‘Good’, Ofsted recognised staff have high expectations, pupils respond well, they have strong relationships with their teachers and are aspirational for their futures. We believe that every child is different and that everyone deserves the opportunity to be happy, secure and successful. The academy is surrounded by large grounds and benefits from a spacious and attractive site with a good deal of green space which
enables us to take our learning outside, including through Forest School sessions.

Arranging a visit to John Wood School & Nursery

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sfloyd@chanceryeducation.com.

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