The Role

35 hours per week Mon - Fri 7.30am to 3.15pm.

Term time only (38 weeks)

Required: September 22 start

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join this high achieving, popular one form entry school. Based in Battersea, John Burns has a wonderful community spirit that celebrates our diverse population. We are looking for an outstanding individual to be a role model to our children by sharing our vision for “Giving our best and achieving our highest”. The right candidate will have a growth mindset, challenging and inspiring our children through high expectations, both in work and behaviour.

You will need to be pro-active in supporting and engaging pupils in the classroom, in the Breakfast Club facility and during outdoor break times. You need to be kind, flexible, patient and confident about working with young children including those in our Early Years setting.

English and Maths GCSE grade A-C, or equivalent, essential. Candidates selected for interview must bring evidence of their qualifications with them.

We would be very happy to receive applications from graduates and or those with experience in a school setting.

For the right candidate, we can offer:

• A supportive learning community including regular coaching, mentoring, modelling and positive feedback
• Many and varied opportunities to foster your passions and talents, including teaching groups
• Manageable workloads and achievable deadlines
• Children who have a love of learning, will ask questions and try their best
• Outstanding behaviour

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. 

Please e-mail completed application form to: office@johnburns.wandsworth.sch.uk

The school reserves the right to withdraw the advert and bring forward the intended interview date for suitable candidates.

Closing Date: 28 June 2022 (at noon)

Interviews: 01 July 2022

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

Candidates selected for interview must bring evidence of their qualifications with them.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share our commitment.

This post is subject to DBS check. CVs are not accepted.

John Burns Primary School

Wycliffe Road, Lavender Hill

London SW11 5QR

Tel: 020 7228 3857

Fax: 020 7801 0036

Email: office@johnburns.wandsworth.sch.uk

Website: www.johnburns.wandsworth.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mr Brian Grogan

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils