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Required for September 2026   

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join this high achieving, popular one form entry school from September 2026. Applications are welcome from experienced practitioners or ECTs to join our dynamic school.

Are you passionate about making a difference and helping children achieve their potential? Are you always looking for ways to improve your content knowledge and quality of instruction?  If so, this is your chance to join our highly motivated and caring team. 

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, achieving our highest”.  

The successful candidate will be an outstanding and enthusiastic practitioner committed to delivering high quality provision for all children.  

For the right candidate, we can offer: 

• A welcoming friendly and supportive environment
• An aspirational vision of education
• Opportunities to foster your passions and talents
• A continuous programme of CPD with the opportunity of national qualifications
• A school that has wellbeing as a high priority for pupils and staff
• Specialist teachers for Music
• Time in lieu in recognition of extra-curricular clubs and residential visits

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

Completed application should be returned to the school by email.

office@johnburns.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing Date: 14 May 2026 (Midday)

Interviews: Week Commencing 18 May 2026

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

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

 This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that we do not accept CVs

John Burns Primary School

21 Wycliffe Road

London

SW11 5QR

Tel: 020 7228 3857 

E-mail: office@johnburns.wandsworth.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mr Brian Grogan

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils