Class Teacher
| Posting date: | 22 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 December 2025 |
| Location: | London, SE23 2NE |
| Company: | Teaching Vacancies |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | fd2f1b24-89c1-4ffa-af32-b3d0f1e8eae0 |
Summary
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking a teacher who:
• Holds high expectations for every child and believes all pupils can achieve and thrive
• Brings creativity, joy and challenge to the classroom
• Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and is committed to continually developing their practice
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A caring, committed and collaborative staff team
• A spacious, recently developed learning environment designed to inspire
• Friendly, enthusiastic children who love learning
• Strong curriculum resources and clear planning structures to support workload
• A diverse community of families from all faiths and none, where everyone is welcome
Further details about the role
We strongly recommend arranging a visit—we would be delighted to show you what makes St George’s such a special place to work. To book a tour with the Head Teacher, Mr Darren Janes, please contact our School Business Manager, Mrs Barbara Whiting, on 020 8699 5127.
Application packs can be obtained by:
• Emailing Barbara Whiting, SBM at admin@stgeorges.lewisham.sch.uk
• Calling in to the school office to collect a hard copy
• Clicking on the links below
Application Pack including Job Description and Person Specification
Application Form
Completed applications can be submitted electronically to admin@stgeorges.lewisham.sch.uk or in hardcopy to the school office.
Closing date:Midnight Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Shortlisting:Thursday 4th December 2025
Interview dates:Tuesday 9th or Thursday 11th December 2025
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time should the right candidate be found.
St George’s Primary School in committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our recruitment processes follow the guidance in the Department for Children, Schools and Families document Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education. All staff will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and you will need to provide two employer references.
Any job offer will be conditional on you having a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Criminal Records Check and Barred List Check, having the legal right to work in the UK e.g. National Insurance Number, Work Permits or Indefinite Leave to Remain.
If the applicant has lived/worked overseas for 12 months or more since the age of 18, they will also be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct from the country (ies) they lived/work in at their own expense and provide these for our records.
Commitment to safeguarding
St George’s Primary School in committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our recruitment processes follow the guidance in the Department for Children, Schools and Families document Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education. All staff will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and you will need to provide two employer references.
We are seeking a teacher who:
• Holds high expectations for every child and believes all pupils can achieve and thrive
• Brings creativity, joy and challenge to the classroom
• Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
• Demonstrates a growth mindset and is committed to continually developing their practice
What the school offers its staff
We can offer:
• A caring, committed and collaborative staff team
• A spacious, recently developed learning environment designed to inspire
• Friendly, enthusiastic children who love learning
• Strong curriculum resources and clear planning structures to support workload
• A diverse community of families from all faiths and none, where everyone is welcome
Further details about the role
We strongly recommend arranging a visit—we would be delighted to show you what makes St George’s such a special place to work. To book a tour with the Head Teacher, Mr Darren Janes, please contact our School Business Manager, Mrs Barbara Whiting, on 020 8699 5127.
Application packs can be obtained by:
• Emailing Barbara Whiting, SBM at admin@stgeorges.lewisham.sch.uk
• Calling in to the school office to collect a hard copy
• Clicking on the links below
Application Pack including Job Description and Person Specification
Application Form
Completed applications can be submitted electronically to admin@stgeorges.lewisham.sch.uk or in hardcopy to the school office.
Closing date:Midnight Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Shortlisting:Thursday 4th December 2025
Interview dates:Tuesday 9th or Thursday 11th December 2025
We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time should the right candidate be found.
St George’s Primary School in committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our recruitment processes follow the guidance in the Department for Children, Schools and Families document Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education. All staff will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and you will need to provide two employer references.
Any job offer will be conditional on you having a satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service Criminal Records Check and Barred List Check, having the legal right to work in the UK e.g. National Insurance Number, Work Permits or Indefinite Leave to Remain.
If the applicant has lived/worked overseas for 12 months or more since the age of 18, they will also be required to obtain a Certificate of Good Conduct from the country (ies) they lived/work in at their own expense and provide these for our records.
Commitment to safeguarding
St George’s Primary School in committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Our recruitment processes follow the guidance in the Department for Children, Schools and Families document Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Education. All staff will be required to undertake an enhanced disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service and you will need to provide two employer references.