14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2026

  • Closing date

    2 July 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    18 June 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time (Can be done as a job share)

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 Year

Pay scale

Main Scale or UPS

Additional allowances

SEN Allowance

What skills and experience we're looking for

The successful candidate will:

  • be a qualified teacher with experience of working with pupils with Special Educational Needs or a strong commitment to developing expertise in this area.
  • have a thorough understanding of planning, delivering and assessing a modified curriculum for pupils with additional needs
  • be passionate about enabling every child to achieve their full potential academically, socially and emotionally.
  • have experience of developing a team of support staff within the provision
  • demonstrate excellent classroom management skills and the ability to create a positive, nurturing learning environment.

What the school offers its staff

We will offer you:

  • a lively, creative and highly inclusive school community
  • motivated and engaged children who are keen to learn
  • a supportive and friendly environment
  • the opportunity to work in strategic partnership with the leadership team of the school
  • a dedicated and enthusiastic staff team
  • never a dull day!

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.

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 governors 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 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 Arnhem Wharf Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
511 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
0207 515 4310

Arnhem Wharf is an inclusive and ambitious school, catering for children between the ages of three and eleven.

It is committed to excellence and promotes high standards across the curriculum and all aspects of school life. You will find us a happy and welcoming community, focused on learning in a rich and stimulating environment. I am particularly proud of the recognition we have received for our outstanding work in the arts and I feel privileged to lead such a creative and dedicated team of pupils and staff.

If you would like to come and visit us, please contact the school office to arrange an appointment.

Alex Lundie, Headteacher

Arranging a visit to Arnhem Wharf Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@arnhemwharf.towerhamlets.sch.uk.

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