CLASS TEACHER WITH RESPONSIBILITY OF MATHAMATICS
John Scurr Primary School, London, E1 4AX14 days remaining to apply
Start date details
As soon as possible
Closing date
10 October 2025 at 3pm
Date listed
26 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1
Working pattern
- Full time: Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS
Additional allowances
TLR 2B
What skills and experience we're looking for
Person Specification – Mathematics
1) Qualified teacher status
2) Evidence of excellent class teaching to provide a model of good practice for others, with a particular passion for Early Years outcomes.
3) Evidence of planning and organising opportunities to ensure pupils receive a broad and balanced curriculum offer
4) Knowledge and understanding of the factors which support high attainment in school for all pupils, including those in Early Years.
5) Knowledge and understanding of the effective inclusion of all children and be aware of those eligible for Pupil Premium.
6) Knowledge and experience of monitoring and evaluating a knowledge based curriculum, learning and teaching.
7) Evidence of experience of and a commitment to the involvement of parents in the learning process
8) Evidence of a commitment to equal opportunities
9) Experience of initiating and leading new developments in education.
10) Evidence of the ability to take ownership of whole school issues and participation in the leadership and management of the school.
11) The ability to deliver effective in-service training.
12) A professional qualification in middle leadership or computing leadership ( or a desire to attain one)
13) Evidence of the ability to work as a team and to manage staff effectively.
14) Evidence of good organisational skills
15) Knowledge of recent developments in education.
What the school offers its staff
CLASS TEACHER WITH RESPONSIBILITY OF MATHAMATICS
John Scurr is an excellent school, where every student is cherished and treated as an individual. This is a school where young people's abilities and skills are encouraged and where they can grow. Our aim is that all students should leave the school as highly confident and articulate young children.
At the school we believe that outstanding teaching and learning is underpinned by a key core value and commitment to equality and diversity. Equal access of opportunity is a priority at John Scurr Primary School. This is ensuring that all members of our community have an extremely heartening and supportive experience throughout their time at John Scurr so that they can flourish.
We are at an exciting time in our development and we are looking to appoint an exceptional Class teacher who would enjoy having the responsibility of leading Maths; this member will join our team in April 2026 or sooner. This is a tremendous opportunity for someone wishing to further develop their career. We are currently accessing NCETM and are an active member of on line/cloud based systems to develop our Maths teaching- This term we have engaged Action Tutoring to support maths teaching across KS2 to help narrow the gaps for our pupils.
We offer:
- Commitment to professional development within school and through our network of schools.
- Links to the Tower Hamlets Maths Hub , Oracy Hub networks and the Unity CUSP curriculum
- Collaborative leadership at both department and senior level
- Excellent support and line management for all staff
- An efficient business and technology support team
- A convenient location between Stepney Green & Bethnal Green, with excellent transport links.
- Supportive parents and wonderful children
We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 3pm on 10th October 2025
For further information and an application pack please go to our website:
https://www.johnscurr.towerhamlets.sch.uk/our-vacancies
If you have any queries or questions, please contact Tania Bashir (HR & Office Manager) on 0207 7903 647 or emailing: HR@johnscurr.towerhamlets.sch.uk
Applications must be made by application form. Please do not send a CV. It will not be accepted
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About John Scurr Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 493 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- John Scurr Primary School website
- Email address
- hr@johnscurr.towerhamlets.sch.uk
John Scurr is an Excellent, inclusive school, serving a truly multi- cultural community, where every student is cherished and treated as an individual. This is a school where young people's abilities and skills are encouraged and where they can grow. Our aim is that all students should leave the school as highly confident and articulate young children.
Arranging a visit to John Scurr Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email hr@johnscurr.towerhamlets.sch.uk.
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