Classroom Teacher

Selwyn Primary School, London, E13 0ES

14 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  September 2026

• Closing date

  24 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  10 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Fixed term
• Full-time equivalent salary: Main Pay Scale
• Additional allowances:

  Main Pay Scale

Classroom Teacher job summary

Job Role: Classroom Teacher

Salary: MPS

Closing Date: 16th June 2026

Interview Date: To be held shortly after closing date

Location: Selwyn Primary School, Selwyn Road, London, E13 0ES

Selwyn Primary School is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, dedicated and highly motivated Classroom Teacher to join our friendly and supportive team. We are looking for a passionate educator who is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and learning experiences that enable every child to achieve their full potential.

This position is best suited to an experienced teacher who can demonstrate a proven track record of successful classroom practice and curriculum delivery. Due to the nature and responsibilities of the role, we are seeking candidates with substantial teaching experience. Therefore, this vacancy is not suitable for Early Career Teachers (ECTs).

About the role:

The successful candidate will:

• Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons that promote excellent progress for all pupils.
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Use assessment effectively to inform planning and support pupil achievement.
• Foster strong relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and support extracurricular activities where appropriate.
• Uphold the school's values and commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

We are Looking for someone who:

• Enthusiastic, well-behaved pupils who enjoy learning.
• A welcoming and supportive staff team.
• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities.
• A positive and inclusive school culture.
• Access to wellbeing support and employee benefits.

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY: We are committed to and champion equality and diversity in all aspects of employment within the London Borough of Newham. All employees are expected to understand and promote equality and diversity in the course of their work.

SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN: This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold all relevant procedures. Reference should be made to the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document and the National Standards for Teachers. It is a requirement that teachers meet these standards.

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

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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Selwyn Primary School

• School type: Academies, Does not apply, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 462 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Selwyn Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/selwyn-primary-school

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