Class Teacher
St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy, Harrow, Middlesex, HA1 3SB24 days remaining to apply
Start date details
1st September 2026
Closing date
12 June 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
19 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Full-time equivalent salary
- £37,870.00 - £37,870.00 Annually (FTE) M1
Class Teacher job summary
This position is open to ECTs and experienced teachers
The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, highly-motivated teacher to join our 2 form entry school as graded ‘outstanding’ behaviour in our last Ofsted.
The school enjoys an excellent reputation and parents are very positive about the education of their children and highly supportive of the school.
To join us on our learning journey you must be able to demonstrate:
Love of learning and dedication to own professional development
Be a practising Catholic or be able to support and contribute to the strong Catholic ethos of the school
Have a high expectations of pupils and be an excellent classroom practitioner. Have good organisational skills and be able to communicate effectively with children, parents and staff
Enthusiasm for collaborative team-work and sharing best practice with others
We can offer you:
Confident, courteous and highly-motivated pupils with outstanding behaviour
Professional, dedicated staff and good support
Aspirational leadership enabling professional development
Dedicated and highly supportive parents and governing body
A varied, rich curriculum with emphasis on creativity
Excellent outdoor space and facilities
Reports to: Headteacher & D
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reports to: Headteacher & Deputy Headteacher
It is the duty of any teacher employed by St. George's School to support the School’s Mission Statement and aims.
We endeavour to promote the Catholic faith and the gospel values Christ gives us by: our care, respect and affirmation of each other regardless of ability, age, race or role; presenting all with the vision or call of Christ and offering high standards to our pupils.
Have knowledge and understanding of:
- Have a detailed knowledge of the relevant aspects of the National Curriculum and other statutory requirements.
- Understand progression in their Key Stage including before and after the age range.
- Cope securely with subject-relation questions which pupils raise and know about pupils’ common misconceptions and mistakes.
Planning and setting expectations:
- Identify clear teaching objectives, content, lesson structures and sequences appropriate to the subject matter and the pupils being taught.
- Set appropriate and demanding expectations for pupils’ learning and motivation. Set clear targets for pupils’ learning, building on prior attainment.
- Identify pupils who have special educational needs, and know where to get help in order to give positive and targeted support. Implement and keep records on SEN Support Plans
Teaching and managing pupil learning:
- Ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individuals so that teaching objectives are met, momentum and challenge are maintained, and best use is made of teaching time.
- Use teaching methods which keep pupils engaged, including stimulating pupils’ intellectual curiosity, effective questioning and response, clear presentation and good use of resources.
- Set high expectations for pupils’ behaviour, establishing and maintaining a good standard of discipline through positive and productive relationships.
- Maintain good order and discipline among the pupils and safeguarding their health and safety both when they are in school and when they are engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere.
- Liaise with the SENCO to ensure that the SEN Code of Practice is implemented fully.
- Maintain a stimulating, informative environment displaying children’s work appropriately
- Use a variety of suitable teaching and learning styles
- Communicate personal enthusiasm and stimulate and maintain interest in learning
Assessment and evaluation:
- Assess how well learning objectives have been achieved and use this assessment for future teaching.
- Mark and monitor pupils’ class and homework providing constructive oral and written feedback, setting targets for pupils’ progress
- Understand the demands expected of pupils in relation to the National Curriculum.
- Understand and use O track, the school’s assessment system and be able to compile relevant reports for Pupil Progress Meetings.
Pupil Achievement:
- Secure progress towards pupil targets and be accountable for progress of pupils in the class.
Relations with parents and wider community
- Know how to prepare and present informative reports to parents.
- Recognise that learning takes place outside the school context and provide opportunities to develop pupils’ understanding by relating their learning to real and work-related examples.
- Participate in arrangements for appraisal of her/his performance
- Participate in arrangements for her/his further training and professional development as a teacher
- Understand the need to liaise with agencies responsible for pupils’ welfare.
Managing own performance and development
- Understand the need to take responsibility for their own professional development and to keep up to date with research and developments in pedagogy and in the subjects they teach.
- Understand their professional responsibilities in relation to school policies and practices
- Set a good example to the pupils they teach in their presentation and their personal conduct.
- Evaluate their own teaching critically and use this to improve their effectiveness.
- To take an active part in the school’s involvement with the wider community.
Managing and developing staff and other adults:
- Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues including, where applicable, associate staff.
Strategic leadership:
- Establish working effectively as part of an Upper/Lower Key Stage Team.
This job description may be amended at any time after discussion with you.
Visit: We welcome visits/calls to the school. If you wish to do so, please contact the school office Tel: 0208 422 1272
To apply: Please apply through My New Term and ensure that all relevant documents are completed. If you have any queries, please contact office@stgeorges.harrow.sch.uk.
Closing Date: Friday 12th June 2026
Interviews will be held Wednesday 17th June 2026
Website(s): www.stgeorgesprimary.org
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St George’s Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The school intends to carry out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence.
Any concerns which arise from checks or references, maybe discussed at, or prior to the interview stage.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake and have a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure. The role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and amendments to Exceptions Order 1
Applying for the job
This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on external website (opens in new tab)About St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy
- School type
- Academies, Roman Catholic, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 409 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St George's Primary Catholic Voluntary Academy website
Our 2 form entry school was graded as ‘good’ with ‘outstanding’ behaviour in our last Ofsted.
The school enjoys an excellent reputation and parents are very positive about the education of their children and highly supportive of the school. Part of the Blessed Holy Family Catholic Academy Trust we are within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Westminster and the London Borough of Harrow.
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