Class Teacher

St John Fisher Catholic Primary School, Erith, Kent, DA18 4BA

33 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  2 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  30 April 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full-Time 100% FTE
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS (M1 tp M6)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, committed, and reflective class teacher who is passionate about delivering high-quality teaching and learning. This is an exciting opportunity to join a supportive team dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for all pupils.

What We Are Looking For Essential

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven ability to deliver high-quality teaching across the primary curriculum
• Strong classroom management skills and high expectations for behaviour
• Ability to assess, monitor, and raise pupil attainment
• Commitment to inclusive practice and meeting the needs of all learners, including SEND and EAL pupils
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A clear understanding of safeguarding and child protection

Desirable

• Experience of teaching in a Catholic school or supporting a faith ethos
• Understanding of the principles of Catholic education
• Experience of subject leadership or curriculum development
• A track record of improving pupil outcomes
• Familiarity with phonics and mastery approaches in maths

Personal Qualities

• Committed to supporting the Catholic ethos of the school
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and resilient
• Reflective and committed to ongoing professional development
• Able to build strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Passionate about making a difference to children’s lives

What the school offers its staff

What We Offer

• A supportive and welcoming school community
• A strong commitment to staff wellbeing and professional development
• Opportunities for career progression and leadership development

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 expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure and other employment checks.

The school is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

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

Class Teacher Person Specification.pdf - 405 KB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Job Description.pdf - 276 KB (opens in new tab)

About St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 198 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John Fisher Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: kgarrett@sjf.bexley.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02083107311
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-fisher-catholic-primary-school

St John Fisher School is an oversubscribed one form entry school with well behaved, well-motivated and enthusiastic pupils. We have extremely dedicated and supportive staff, governors and parents. We have an inclusive ethos, rooted in Catholic values.
We are looking for teachers with:-

• Excellent classroom practice
• High expectations and a commitment to raising standards in all curriculum areas
• Commitment to support the Catholic learning environment of the school

Arranging a visit to St John Fisher Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email kgarrett@sjf.bexley.sch.uk.

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