Year 4 Class Teacher


Company:	Teaching Vacancies
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	London, SE23 2NE
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	11 Nov 2026
Closing date:	24 Nov 2026

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Summary

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for an inspiring, dedicated and reflective class teacher to join our warm, vibrant school community.

St George’s was graded Strong in all areas by Ofsted (May 2026), and as part of the Southwark Diocesan Board of Education Multi-Academy Trust, we offer exceptional opportunities for professional development and a culture that supports every teacher to grow and flourish.

We are proud of our well-sequenced curriculum and strong bank of high-quality resources, which significantly reduce planning time and support teachers to deliver engaging, ambitious learning experiences.

We are seeking a teacher who:

• Holds high expectations for every child and believes all pupils can achieve and thrive

• Wants to apply evidence-informed approaches

• 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

To get a sense of our school’s ethos and spirit, we warmly encourage you to watch our school video: https://vimeo.com/925368889?fl=pl&fe=sh

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 Office Manager, Miss Gemma Morgan, on 020 8699 5127.

Application packs can be obtained by:

• Emailing Gemma Morgan, OM at admin@stgeorges.lewisham.sch.uk

• Calling in to the school office to collect a hard copy

• Clicking on the links below

Completed applications can be submitted electronically to admin@stgeorges.lewisham.sch.uk or in hard copy to the school office.

Closing date: Midnight Tuesday 24th November 2026

Shortlisting: Wednesday 25th November 2026

Interview dates: Week Commencing 30th November 2026

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.

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