Classroom Teacher
St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School, London, SW6 6AS14 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
1 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
17 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time: Full time, Permanent
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- MPS
What skills and experience we're looking for
You will:
Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document
Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards
Support the School Vision and values
Duties and responsibilities
Teaching
Plan and teach well-structured lessons, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
Assess, monitor, record and report on the learning needs, progress and achievements of pupils, making accurate and productive use of assessment
Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of pupils
Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils
Promote good progress and outcomes by pupils
Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge
Whole-school organisation, strategy and development
Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school’s policies, practices and procedures, so as to support the school’s vision and values
Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school, including enrichment opportunities for pupils
Work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure strong outcomes
Provide cover, in the unforeseen circumstance that another teacher is unable to teach
Health, safety and discipline
Promote the safety and wellbeing of pupils
Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, managing behaviour effectively to ensure a good and safe learning environment
Professional development
To take active interest in your own professional development and ongoing improvement of practice
Take part in the school’s appraisal procedures
Take part in further training and development in order to improve own teaching
Take part in the appraisal and professional development of others, where appropriate
Communication
Communicate effectively with pupils and their families
Participate in school practices and events that promote positive family engagement
Working with colleagues and other relevant professionals
Collaborate and work with colleagues and other relevant professionals within and beyond the school
Develop effective professional relationships with colleagues
Personal and professional conduct
Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school
Have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, and maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality
Understand and act within the statutory frameworks setting out their professional duties and responsibilities
Promote the ethos of St John’s, as expressed in the mission and vision statements
Demonstrate alignment with the Christian ethos of the school
Management of staff and resources
Direct and supervise support staff, and where appropriate, other teachers/student teachers
Contribute to the recruitment and professional development of other teachers and support staff
Deploy resources effectively
Safeguarding
Work in line with statutory safeguarding guidance (e.g. Keeping Children Safe in Education, Prevent) and our safeguarding and child protection policies
Work with the designated safeguarding leads(DSL/DDSLs)to promote the best interests of pupils, including sharing concerns where necessary
Promote the safeguarding of all pupils in the school
Person specification
Please note that this is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility of the role. It is not a comprehensive list of all tasks that the teacher will carry out. The post holder may be required to do other duties appropriate to the level of the role, as directed by the headteacher or line manager.
Qualifications
To have qualified teacher status.
Experience
To have proven recent experience in organising a class, on a full-time basis, ensuring the needs and abilities of all the children have been met
To have recent experience in developing a curriculum area through a school
Knowledge and expertise
To demonstrate a knowledge of equal opportunities and inclusion.
To demonstrate a knowledge of effective classroom and resource management.
To demonstrate a knowledge of the National Curriculum and effective curriculum planning
To demonstrate knowledge of effective pupil assessment, target setting, tracking pupil progress and record keeping in order to raise standards.
To demonstrate knowledge of issues involved in meeting SEND and child protection concerns.
Skills
To be able to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with pupils, parents, colleagues, governors and the wider community.
To be an enthusiastic and supportive member of a Key Stage Team and school staff.
To be able to demonstrate strong pupil management skills.
To be able to plan effectively, showing clear differentiation and progression through detailed assessment and tracking
To be able to develop a curriculum area across the school.
Personal Qualities
To demonstrate a firm commitment to uphold the aims and ethos of a Church of England School
To be engaged in professional learning and interested in educational research with a commitment to your own professional development
To display empathy with and commitment to the diversity of cultures within the school
To be passionate about learning and teaching
To show warmth, care and sensitivity when dealing with pupils
To have enthusiasm and energy
To have a commitment to raising standards
To be innovative, able to enthuse and reflect upon experience
To be flexible to change and have good organisational skills
What the school offers its staff
Professional Development
- Continuous Professional Development (CPD) programme
- Training days (INSET)
- Support for teaching qualifications (PGCE, QTS, NPQs)
- Mentoring or coaching, especially for ECTs
- Opportunities to lead curriculum areas or projects
Career Progression
- Clear progression routes (e.g. middle leadership, senior leadership)
- Promotion opportunities within departments or across the school
Pay & Financial Benefits
- Salary in line with national pay scales
- London weighting
- Pension scheme (Teachers’ Pension Scheme)
- Reasonable PPA time
- Shared planning resources
- Wellbeing days or staff wellbeing initiatives
Staff Culture & Support
- Collaborative staff team
- Supportive leadership structure
- Strong safeguarding and behaviour policies
- Respectful relationships between staff and students
Extra Opportunities
- School trips (day trips, residentials)
- Extra-curricular clubs and enrichment activities
- Links with the community or specialist organisations
Further information about the job
Commitment to safeguarding
St. John’s Walham Green CE Primary is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. An enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.
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 St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 394 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- admin@stjohnsce.lbhf.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0207 731 5454
St John’s Walham Green CE Primary School is a friendly and popular school located in Fulham. Our core values of courage, compassion and wisdom underpin all aspects school life.
Arranging a visit to St John's Walham Green Church of England Primary School
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