Class Teacher
William Patten Primary School, London, N16 0NX15 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
28 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
13 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers Mainscale (Inner London)
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are currently recruiting an EYFS or KS1 class teacher to join our talented, established and amazing staff team. The successful applicant will have a passion for teaching, demonstrate positive communication skills and be genuinely interested in supporting our children to reach their personal, social, creative and academic potential.
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about teaching and happy to engage in school life
- A good communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues
- Motivated, organised and committed to maintaining a healthy work-life balance
What the school offers its staff
William Patten is a friendly, unique, innovative and exciting, two-form Primary School on Stoke Newington Church Street; a vibrant, creative and diverse community in Hackney.
We can offer you:
- Opportunity to be part of a friendly and creative staff team.
- Inclusive and happy school environment.
- Personalised induction process.
- Dedicated mentor and ECT training with other Hackney schools.
- Support from a strong and experienced leadership team.
- High expectations of all children and staff across the school.
- Calm and productive classrooms with excellent learning behaviours.
- Inquisitive, creative, kind and happy children who love coming to school.
- Beautiful playgrounds, lots of trees and outdoor classroom space.
- Ambitious and exciting curriculum with regular visitors, trips and opportunities.
- Mental Health and Wellbeing team supporting the whole school community.
- Active and supportive parents and Governors.
- Regular CPD opportunities.
Further information about the job
Closing date: 9:00am Tuesday 28th April 2026.
Shortlisted candidates notified: Thursday 30th April 2026.
Unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.
Interview date: Wednesday 6th May 2026.
If shortlisted, references will be requested prior to interview.
Commitment to safeguarding
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre appointment vetting checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance including an Enhanced DBS check. References will be sought and online searches will be carried out for all applicants invited to interview.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
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 William Patten Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 441 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- William Patten Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@williampatten.hackney.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02072544014
Our School
William Patten is a friendly, nurturing and welcoming two-form entry school situated in the heart of Stoke Newington. We have a diverse and supportive school community with fabulous children, a committed staff team and engaged parents.
Please take a look at our website www.williampatten.hackney.sch.uk to get a sense of who we are, and to see if we are the school for you.
Visiting our School
If you are interested in applying for this post, we would love to show you around and answer any questions.
Visits can be arranged by emailing recruitment@williampatten.hackney.gov.uk to arrange a tour with a member of the SLT.
Applying for the Job
Please download the application forms, and once completed send to recruitment@williampatten.hackney.gov.uk
Anti-racism and Equal Opportunities
Hackney Council and the schools within our borough work to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class.
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