9 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    20 May 2026 at 3pm

  • Date listed

    11 May 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Teachers Mainscale (Inner London)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are currently recruiting a KS1 / KS2 class teacher to join our talented, established and amazing staff team. The successful applicant will have a passion for teaching, demonstrate positive communication skills and be genuinely interested in supporting our children to reach their personal, social, creative and academic potential.

We are looking for someone who is:

  • Passionate about teaching and happy to engage in school life
  • A good communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues
  • Motivated, organised and committed to maintaining a healthy work-life balance

What the school offers its staff

William Patten is a friendly, unique, innovative and exciting, two-form Primary School on Stoke Newington Church Street; a vibrant, creative and diverse community in Hackney.

We can offer you:

  • Opportunity to be part of a friendly and creative staff team.
  • Inclusive and happy school environment.
  • Personalised induction process.
  • Dedicated mentor and ECT training with other Hackney schools.
  • Support from a strong and experienced leadership team.
  • High expectations of all children and staff across the school.
  • Calm and productive classrooms with excellent learning behaviours.
  • Inquisitive, creative, kind and happy children who love coming to school.
  • Beautiful playgrounds, lots of trees and outdoor classroom space.
  • Ambitious and exciting curriculum with regular visitors, trips and opportunities.
  • Mental Health and Wellbeing team supporting the whole school community.
  • Active and supportive parents and Governors.
  • Regular CPD opportunities.

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.

Closing date: 3:00pm Wednesday 20th May 2026.

Shortlisted candidates notified: Friday 22nd May 2026.

Unsuccessful applicants will not be contacted.

Interview dates: Wednesday 3rd & Thursday 4th June 2026.

If shortlisted, references will be requested prior to interview.

Previous applicants need not apply.


Commitment to safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre appointment vetting checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance including an Enhanced DBS check. References will be sought and online searches will be carried out for all applicants invited to interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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 William Patten Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained schools, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
441 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
02072544014

Our School
William Patten is a friendly, nurturing and welcoming two-form entry school situated in the heart of Stoke Newington. We have a diverse and supportive school community with fabulous children, a committed staff team and engaged parents.
Please take a look at our website www.williampatten.hackney.sch.uk to get a sense of who we are, and to see if we are the school for you.

Visiting our School
If you are interested in applying for this post, we would love to show you around and answer any questions.
Visits can be arranged by emailing recruitment@williampatten.hackney.sch.uk to arrange a tour with a member of the SLT.

Applying for the Job
Please download the application forms, and once completed send to recruitment@williampatten.hackney.sch.uk

Anti-racism and Equal Opportunities
Hackney Council and the schools within our borough work to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. 

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