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PPA Teacher

St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School, London, N20 0PL

42 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  11 May 2026 at 9am

• Date listed

  30 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: 2 days (or the equivalent - enquiries welcome)
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Outer London M1 to UPS3

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Strong communication skills (clear instructions, active listening, age-appropriate language)
• Patience and empathy when working with young children
• Creativity in lesson planning and classroom activities
• Good classroom management and behaviour management skills
• Ability to make learning engaging and fun
• Adaptability to meet different learning styles and needs
• Basic knowledge of child development (ages 5–7)
• Organisation and time management skills
• Teamwork and collaboration with other teachers and staff
• Assessment and observation skills to track pupil progress
• Problem-solving skills for handling classroom challenges
• Positive attitude and enthusiasm for teaching
• Ability to build relationships with pupils, parents, and carers
• Basic literacy and numeracy teaching skills (phonics, reading, writing, maths)
• Safeguarding awareness and responsibility

What the school offers its staff

• A nurturing, values-driven environment where wellbeing is prioritised

• A strong and supportive leadership team

• A collaborative staff culture

• High-quality professional development and career progression opportunities

• A happy, safe school where both pupils and staff flourish

• Very well behaved and enthusastic pupils

• Close to public transport and off-street parking

• Experienced and supportive teaching assistants

Flexible working opportunities

• PPA at home

• Wellbeing days or flexible leave options

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.

Join Our Team at St John’s CE Primary and Nursery School (N20)

St John’s CE Primary and Nursery School is seeking a passionate and committed teacher for PPA, Leadership cover and small group interventions.

At St John’s, we believe great teaching changes lives. We are looking for a motivated, reflective professional who will inspire young learners and contribute positively to our school community.

Why join us?

St John’s is a thriving, one-form entry school in the London Borough of Barnet with a genuine family feel. Every child is known, valued, and supported—and the same is true for our staff. We are proud to offer a welcoming, collaborative environment where colleagues enjoy working together and supporting one another.

Our most recent Ofsted report (July 2022) highlights:

“Pupils are rightly very proud of their school… They look forward to learning and, like their teachers, have high expectations. All pupils learn successfully here.”

About the role

We are offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic teacher to join our team, to cover PPA, Leadership cover and small group interventions.

The successful candidate will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons that meet the needs of all learners

• Inspire and challenge pupils to achieve their full potential

• Build strong relationships with children, colleagues, and families

• Contribute positively to our supportive school community

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

Please complete the online application.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Class teacher personal spec.pdf - 74.3 KB (opens in new tab)

About St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Church of England, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 248 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School website
• Email address: csweetingham.302@lgflmail.org
• Phone number: 020 8445 4693
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/st-john-s-cofe-primary-and-nursery-school

A warm, welcoming, and highly sought-after one-form entry Church of England primary school, proudly at the heart of the Whetstone community. We are committed to nurturing every child in a supportive, inclusive environment, working closely with families and the wider community to help all pupils thrive and succeed.

Arranging a visit to St John's CofE Primary and Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email csweetingham.302@lgflmail.org.

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