Class Teacher (Early Years)
Salary: MPS 1 £34,514 (Outer London) – MPS 6 £46,001 (Outer London)
Hours: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Start date: September 2024
Closing date: 9am on 23/04/2024
The Governors are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, creative and inspirational teacher who is passionate about making a significant contribution to our continuing and future success. We wish to appoint a teacher who has high expectations and can support our children to make progress through providing rich and personalised experiences in Early Years. There is a potential for a TLR2a linked to a curricular school improvement priority depending on the skills of the applicant. ECTs are welcome to apply as we can offer excellent support and training from within our strong team.
The school roll is 108 pupils. We are a popular half-form entry school (4 classes in total) in a rural setting, approximately two miles from the centre of Enfield. Our unique school offers Early Years provision for 17 Reception pupils and Nursery provision from 12.30 – 3pm daily.
Our ‘pupils’ behaviour is a strength and, as a result, they are enthusiastic learners.’ (Ofsted, July 2022). Together with the creative two-year curriculum which contributes to pupils’ enjoyment of learning, there is increasingly excellent progress in lessons and end-of-year results. As 90% of our pupils reached or exceeded the expected standard in reading, writing and mathematics at the end of Key Stage 2 in 2023, we are now in the top 2% of primary schools in the country.
We are looking for someone who is:
passionate and committed to promoting high standards in teaching and learning
highly motivated and hard working
enthusiastic, flexible and has a positive approach
is creative, innovative and passionate about learning
is organised, an excellent team player and keen to contribute to the life of the school and the wider community
keen to work closely with the leadership team to make a real impact on pupils’ learning and development
‘Staff are overwhelmingly positive about leaders’ consideration and support for their workload and well-being. They enjoy working at the school. They see it as a “family’” and are committed to supporting each other.’ (Ofsted, July 2022) We invest heavily in staff development, supporting and valuing the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
Visits to the school are strongly recommended and warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office on 020 8363 4709 or email office@stjohnsprimarysch.org.uk to arrange a tour with the Headteacher.
How to apply:
When applying please ensure you meet the criteria set out in the job description and person specification.
Job description here
Person specification here
Application form here and below
You may also download the application pack from our website .
Please note: CVs will not be accepted.
Please email applications to office@stjohnsprimarysch.org.uk by the closing date.
Closing date: Tuesday 23rd April 2024 at 09.00am (any applicants received after this time will not be accepted).
Interviews will take place on Friday 26th April
St. John’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, we expect all workers and employees to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including satisfactory Enhanced Criminal records with Barred List Check through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).