KS2 Class Teacher
St John's CofE School, Stanmore, HA7 3FD12 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
12 June 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
31 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- M1 to M6
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and energetic teacher who is committed to providing outstanding education for our children. St John’s Primary School is a small, one-form entry school in the heart of Stanmore, Harrow. At St John’s, we pride ourselves on our strong sense of community and our commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment where every child can flourish.This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated professional who is passionate about making a difference in children's lives.
Essential Teaching Skills
- Strong classroom teaching practice – being an effective, engaging, and inspirational teacher.
- High expectations of pupils – setting ambitious standards for learning, behaviour, and achievement.
- Ability to motivate and inspire children – helping all pupils reach their full potential.
- Creative teaching approaches – delivering lessons that engage and challenge learners.
- Reflective practice – evaluating and improving your own teaching.
Interpersonal Skills
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Relationship-building skills – developing positive relationships with:
- Children
- Colleagues
- Parents and carers
- The wider school community
- Teamwork and collaboration – working effectively with staff and contributing to whole-school initiatives.
- Communication skills – communicating clearly and professionally with pupils, staff, and families.
Professional Qualities
- Enthusiasm and energy – bringing a positive attitude to the role.
- Commitment to inclusion – supporting a learning environment where every child can flourish.
- Passion for education – demonstrating dedication to improving children's lives and outcomes.
- Commitment to school improvement – contributing to the school's ongoing success and development.
- Community-minded approach – valuing and supporting the school's strong community ethos.
Qualifications
The advert states that applications are welcome from:
- ECTs (Early Career Teachers)
- Teachers with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
What the school offers its staff
The successful applicant will join a welcoming and supportive school community that values collaboration, professional growth, and staff wellbeing.
As part of the Ecclesia Partnership, staff benefit from working closely with colleagues across four Church of England schools, providing opportunities to share best practice, develop professionally, and access a wider network of expertise and support. The school is committed to promoting a healthy work-life balance, including collaborative approaches to curriculum planning and shared responsibilities that help reduce workload. Staff are encouraged to develop their skills through high-quality professional development opportunities, mentoring, and career progression pathways.
The successful candidate will also become part of a caring Christian community with a strong ethos, dedicated leadership team, engaged families, and children who are enthusiastic, respectful, and eager to learn.
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
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About St John's CofE School
- School type
- Local authority maintained schools, Church of England, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 280 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St John's CofE School website
- Email address
- office@stjohns.harrow.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 0208 954 3978
St John's Church of England School
Arranging a visit to St John's CofE School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@stjohns.harrow.sch.uk.
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