14 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    January 2027

  • Closing date

    20 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    6 November 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday.

Contract type

Fixed term - Until August 2027

Pay scale

M1 - M6 Inner London Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

A successful practitioner who can demonstrate excellent practice and provide exciting learning experiences for the children in your class.

Committed and enthusiastic about each individual child’s learning and determined to see that each child maximises their full potential.

Creative and imaginative, having the ability to enthuse children, inspire and motivate.

Able to work as a team member.

What the school offers its staff

Children that are happy, well behaved, enthusiastic and eager to learn.

Friendly and supportive colleagues, who are committed to learning and achieving together.

A caring and supportive learning community including strong links with parents, the Parish and other local groups.

Specialist teachers for Music and MFL

On-going CPD with regular release time to reflect and improve on your practice.

A collaborative and supportive Governing Body and Senior Leadership Team working towards developing others.

Great transport links by bus and train for both schools

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

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and the successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced disclosure through the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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 St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School

Organisation type
Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
Size
228 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report

St James the Great is an inclusive, thriving and popular school which is part of a hard federation with another school in Southwark Local Authority.

We believe in professional development for all our staff. We offer a richness of experience for our pupils.

The school is situated in Peckham; a vibrant and flourishing part of London, only minutes walk from Peckham Rye station with its excellent transport links by rail and London Overground.

Arranging a visit to St James the Great Roman Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@stjamesthegreat.southwark.sch.uk.

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