12 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 January 2027

  • Closing date

    16 November 2026 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    4 November 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher or lecturer

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2, Key stage 3, Key stage 4, Key stage 5

Working pattern

Full time, part time

Contract type

Permanent

Full time equivalent salary

M1-M6, Inner London

Primary Teacher job summary

Location: School 21, Stratford, East London

Salary: Inner London, Teacher Scale

Hours: Full-time (Part-time considered)

Contract: Permanent

Application: Monday 16th November

Start Date: January 2026 or a terms notice

Early application is encouraged as we are hoping to interview and appoint as soon as  possible. School 21 reserves the right to close applications early and make an  appointment at any stage.

About us

School 21 is a community where every child is known, seen and heard. Through an  education of the Head, Heart and Hand, our students thrive academically and develop the  strong character needed to become change-makers in their world and find their voice.

We have a unique curriculum offer that goes well beyond the national curriculum. It is  ambitious and designed to ensure that our students thrive academically, develop the  strong character to become change makers in their world and find their voice. We believe  in a curriculum of the Head (academics), Heart (well-being), and Hand (real-life  application).

About Oasis Community Learning

The overall vision for every part of Oasis is for the community. A place where everyone is  included, making a contribution and reaching their God-given potential. Delivering  first-class, innovative education is part of the work we do as we seek to grow an Oasis  Hub in every area where we work; creating safe and inspiring local neighbourhoods that  provide integrated and diverse services to benefit the whole person and whole  community.

Primary Teacher Role

We are looking for a primary teacher with both early years and primary experience, who is  passionate about education and is able to foster excellent knowledge, understanding and  enjoyment of learning in the students that they teach. Furthermore, we wish to appoint  someone who is committed to developing strong relationships with students and to  supporting them to find their voice. Oracy and play are a key part of what we do at School  21, and we would want a successful candidate to be interested in developing their practice  within these. Moreover, we would be looking for someone who relishes curriculum  development and goes above and beyond to make unique learning experiences for our  students. School 21 is an all-through school and your role will teach in the primary part of  the school.

School 21 is committed to being more than just a school. It is built upon a Head, Heart,  Hand approach to education and is on the start of a new journey to promote this as the  best possible solution to our education sector. By joining the team, you could be part of  something truly special.

The successful candidate will be:

• A skilled teacher of Maths and English (including speaking, listening, phonics, reading  and writing)

• Experience of teaching KS1 to KS2 is desirable

• Experience of having a successful impact on student progress

• Experience in planning and delivering curriculum

• A collaborative planner, and able to work effectively as part of a team

• Interested in the growth of every child and a belief in an education of the Head, Heart  and Hand

Personal Specification:

● Team Player

● Hardworking

● Effective communication

● Highly organised

● Clear attention to detail

● Present, punctual and consistent attendance

● Willingess to contribute to the whole school ethos and events

WE OFFER:

• Effective and regular CPD with opportunities to develop your interests within your  subject area

• Collaborative working across the 4 to 18 school

• A strong feedback culture so that teachers can develop in areas of their practice that  are important to them

• A strong focus on developing oracy as a key pedagogical approach

• A commitment to every student ‘finding their voice’ and being a key part of this vision

School 21 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and  promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and  volunteers to share this commitment.

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.
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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 school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Oasis School 21

Organisation type
Free School, ages 4 to 18
Education phase
All through school
Size
1080 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 18
Ofsted report
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School location

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