24 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    17 June 2025 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    23 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: Monday to Friday

Contract type

Permanent

Full-time equivalent salary

MPS with TLR 2b

Pay scale

MPS

Additional allowances

TLR 2b

What skills and experience we're looking for

1) Qualified teacher status

2) Evidence of excellent class teaching to provide a model of good practice for others.

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.

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 maths 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

We offer:

  • Commitment to professional development within school and through our network of schools.
  • Links to the Tower Hamlets Oracy Hub networks and the Unity CUSP curriculum
  • Collaborative leadership at both department and senior level
  • Excellent support and line management for all staff
  • Wider support from the Maths Hub.
  • 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 Friday 17th June.

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

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to hr@johnscurr.towerhamlets.sch.uk

CVs are not accepted.

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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
484 pupils enrolled
Age range
2 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
02077903647

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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