7 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    18 May 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    11 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - 2 academic years (September 2026 - August 2028). This contract will be reviewed after two years and may be extended or made permanent.

Pay scale

M1-M2

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our children need outstanding, creative, fair, challenging and motivated professional teachers.

What we are looking for

An enthusiastic and motivated ECT to join us at Stillness Junior School.

We are a 3-form maintained school within Lewisham Local Authority, serving a diverse community that embraces varying cultural backgrounds, which supports our children in becoming lifelong learners.

Our children are friendly, keen to learn and thrive on challenge. They enjoy good relationships with each other and benefit from the rich learning experience we offer.


What the school offers its staff

- Dedicated and professional staff who work as an excellent, closely supportive team

- Professional development

- Enjoyment of being part of a successful and committed team

- Flexibility for enjoyment in teaching the curriculum

- Experienced mentor and teaching team support throughout your induction – and beyond!

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.

Please complete the attached application form to apply for this role.

Closing date: Monday 18th May 2026

Interviews: Thursday 21st May 2026

Please return your completed application form to sbm@stillnessjs.lewisham.sch.uk

It is essential that you feel we are the school for you, therefore would welcome visits to our School prior to application. To arrange a visit, please contact Miss R Enwonwu on 0208 690 1416 or emailsbm@stillnessjs.lewisham.sch.uk

Stillness Junior School is an equal opportunities employer.We welcome applications from all members of the community, regardless of gender, age, marital status, disability, ethnicity, religion, belief or sexual orientation.

For any queries or to arrange a visit please contact Miss R Enwonwu on 0208 690 1416 or emailsbm@stillnessjs.lewisham.sch.uk

We are not accepting recruitment agency contact in connection with this role.

Commitment to safeguarding

Stillness Junior School 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. We implement all elements of the safer recruitment process and all posts are subject to pre-employment checks including, but not limited to:

-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

Please note that this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).

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 Stillness Junior School

School type
Local authority maintained schools, ages 7 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
273 pupils enrolled
Age range
7 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
020 8690 1416

We are a 2/3 form maintained school within Lewisham Local Authority. Stillness Junior School serves a diverse community that embraces varying cultural backgrounds, which supports our children in becoming lifelong learners. Our children are friendly and keen to learn and thrive on challenge; they have good relationships with each other and enjoy the whole learning experience we offer.

Arranging a visit to Stillness Junior School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email sbm@stillnessjs.lewisham.sch.uk.

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