About Us

Required for January 2025

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join this high achieving, popular one form entry school from January 2025. 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 and 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 MFL and Music

•    Time in lieu in recognition of extra-curricular clubs and residential visits

If you would like to arrange a visit to see the school in action please call: 0207 228 3857 and ask to speak to Mrs Mary Buckley (Business Manager) to arrange an appointment.

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

Please e-mail your 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: 17 October 2024 (Midday)

Interviews: Week Commencing 21 October 2024

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 an enhanced DBS check. 

CVs are not accepted. 

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