Class Teacher

St John's Church of England Primary School, London, SE20 8HU

17 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  16 October 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  29 September 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will:

• Be an outstanding experienced teacher in KS1 or KS2 who is committed to raising standards with high expectations for all pupils.
• Have secure knowledge of the national curriculum and statutory assessments.
• Be a team player who has the capacity to work well with other colleagues and involve themselves fully in the life of the Trust/Academy.
• Be an inspirational and enthusiastic teacher, with a sense of humour and the ability to engage all children in their learning.
• Be understanding and supportive of the Trust’s Christian ethos.
• Possess effective ICT skills and be open to new uses of technology in the workplace.
• Be committed to continuing professional learning.
• Hold a good honours degree along with qualified teacher status.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we offer:

• A happy community committed to providing the best education for our pupils built upon a strong sense of belonging and mutual respect, giving our children the freedom to flourish and succeed.
• Professional development of all colleagues.
• A distinctive local context ensuring we place inclusivity at the heart of all we do.
• A skilled and experienced team of professionals.
• A school in which the pupils flourish in an open, supportive environment and achieve high standards as a result.

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

St. John’s is committed to safeguarding the young people in our care and we expect all our staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

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.

Class Teacher Application Pack 2026.pdf - 367 KB (opens in new tab)

About St John's Church of England Primary School

• Organisation type: Academy, Church of England, ages 4 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 152 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 4 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: St John's Church of England Primary School website
• Email address: Aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org
• Phone number: 02087785066
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-church-of-england-primary-school-se20-8hu

Arranging a visit to St John's Church of England Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email Aquinas.recruitment@aquinastrust.org.

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