Early Career Teacher
Lancasterian Primary School, London, N17 8NN32 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
27 April 2026 at 9am
Date listed
26 March 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
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1
What skills and experience we're looking for
EYFS/KS1/2 Early Career Teacher
Position available for First Year Early Career Teacher
Required from 1/9/26 to join our aspirational, vibrant and friendly school
Are you an inspiring and creative teacher?
Do you want to join us in a school with a vision to be the best, where every child:
- embraces learning as a demanding lifelong journey, because all of us show them how to love challenge and growth;
- feels proud of who they are and their own uniqueness, because all of us celebrate difference; and
- leaves the gate with fond memories, a creative outlook and a sense of excitement for the road ahead, because all of us have put them at the centre of everything we do?
Lancasterian Primary is a two-form entry school in the heart of Tottenham, a busy, exciting and energetic part of London. We are proud of our diverse, welcoming and enthusiastic learning community. The leadership team has a clear vision to ensure that all children and adults at the school have the opportunity to thrive and excel. We continue to develop – following our June 2024 Ofsted judgement, Outstanding in 4 out of 5 areas – continuously improving children’s outcomes and raising standards across the school. We are looking for an Early Career Teacher who can continue to grow and develop as part of our team as we strive towards our vision.
Are you the teacher that can help us to become the best?
For successful candidates we offer:
- An opportunity to take a key role in having a real, positive impact on children’s lives
- An opportunity in EYFS, KS1 or KS2 (you will be asked to express your preference at interview)
- Inspirational, eager and motivated pupils with a thirst for knowledge, a zest for life and excellent behaviour for learning
- Fantastic teaching and support staff that champion children's progress and well-being
- Exceptionally supportive senior and middle leadership teams who adhere to the ‘growth mindset’ philosophy and understand that school improvement and staff well-being must go hand-in-hand
- A clearly structured and well-resourced broad and balanced curriculum
- A chance to work in a school with a strong track-record of successfully supporting ECTs
- Fantastic professional development and career enhancement opportunities
- Excellent ICT facilities with interactive screens in each classroom
- Excellent transport links
If this sounds like the job for you then we would love to hear from you!
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged and can be arranged by contacting the school. Please visit our school website at https://www.lancasterianprimary.co.uk/key-information/staff-vacancies to download the application pack and contact Charlotte Clinton or Paul Murphy (Co-Head Teachers) on 020 8808 8088 or via email (cclinton5.309@lgflmail.org and pmurphy34.309@lgflmail.org) to arrange a visit or for further information.
We strive to reflect the diversity of our community within our staff team and welcome applications from teachers of all backgrounds and cultural heritages.
Lancasterian Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All posts are subject to pre-employment checks, references will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake a DBS check.
School visits will take place between Monday 13th April – Friday 24th April 2026
Closing Date & Time: 9am on Monday 27th April 2026 Shortlisting: Tuesday 28th April 2026
Interviews: Friday 8th May 2026
Shortlisted candidates will be notified by email by Wednesday 29th April 2026
What the school offers its staff
- An opportunity to take a key role in having a real, positive impact on children’s lives
- An opportunity in EYFS, KS1 or KS2 (you will be asked to express your preference at interview)
- Inspirational, eager and motivated pupils with a thirst for knowledge, a zest for life and excellent behaviour for learning
- Fantastic teaching and support staff that champion children's progress and well-being
- Exceptionally supportive senior and middle leadership teams who adhere to the ‘growth mindset’ philosophy and understand that school improvement and staff well-being must go hand-in-hand
- A clearly structured and well-resourced broad and balanced curriculum
- A chance to work in a school with a strong track-record of successfully supporting ECTs
- Fantastic professional development and career enhancement opportunities
- Excellent ICT facilities with interactive screens in each classroom
- Excellent transport links
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.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Lancasterian Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 423 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Lancasterian Primary School website
- Email address
- cclinton5.309@lgflmail.org
Lancasterian Primary School
Arranging a visit to Lancasterian Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email cclinton5.309@lgflmail.org.
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