Teacher + MATHS and Computing Lead

John Burns Primary School, London, SW11 5QR

24 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Required – January 2026

• Closing date

  13 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  20 October 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Other leadership roles
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full Time / Permanent
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Teacher (MPS/UPS)
• Additional allowances:

  (TLR2a Leading Maths and Computing)

What skills and experience we're looking for

Are you ambitious, enthusiastic and innovative? Do you aspire to work in a vibrant and dynamic primary school? Are you passionate in your quest to provide an outstanding education for all children? If the answer is ‘yes’ then we have the perfect opportunity for you!

We are seeking to appoint an exemplary practitioner to become part of our senior leadership team. You would have overall responsibility for Maths and Computing, with a focus on leading and developing the teaching, learning and pupil outcomes in Maths and Computing from Early Years to Year 6. The successful candidate will be initially non class based but there will be some classroom cover for teaching and teacher development. There will be leadership release time in order to effectively lead and develop Maths and Computing.

What the school offers its staff

At John Burns Primary School, we are committed to high quality professional development, and can offer friendly, enthusiastic learners. We are a happy, welcoming and hardworking community of staff, parents, governors and pupils who are enthusiastic about a quality educational experience.

Our website gives a good introduction to our school, but we would also like to encourage you to come and visit us.

Please contact Mrs Buckley on 020 7228 3857 to arrange a tour of the school with the Headteacher.

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.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/

Completed application should be returned to the school by email to: office@johnburns.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing Date: 13 November 2025 (at noon)

Interviews: Week commencing: 17 November 2025

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time after applications have been received. Interviews maybe held at any time after applications have been received. Therefore, we advise that interested candidates submit an application as early as possible.

If you have not heard from us by the interview date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Commitment to safeguarding

John Burns Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.

This post is subject to DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About John Burns Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 165 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: John Burns Primary School website
• Email address: office@johnburns.wandsworth.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/john-burns-primary-school

John Burns has a wonderful community spirit that celebrates our diverse population. We are looking for an outstanding individual to share our vision for “Giving our best and achieving our highest”.

Arranging a visit to John Burns Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@johnburns.wandsworth.sch.uk.

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