Staff Vacancies

Teaching Assistant  – September 2021

To start:  September 2020

Salary:   Scale 3

To arrange a visit: Please call 0207 735 4898

Applications close: Monday 16^th August 2021

Interviews: Thursday 19^th August 2021

We are looking for a Teaching Assistant to join our team serving a richly diverse community. St John the Divine Church of England Primary School is a happy, friendly and hardworking school and we have high expectations of both our staff and our children.

Our children have a natural desire to learn, explore and question the world around them and we are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking individual to join our team, complementing the work of teachers to support and deliver learning so that all of our children can fulfil their God given potential.

We are looking for someone who:

• is passionate about supporting children’s development
• has previous experience of working with primary aged children
• will hold high expectations and an unwavering belief in the potential of every child
• possess excellent interpersonal skills
• will be committed to working in partnership with teachers, parents and the community
• is committed to their own professional development
• has enthusiasm, motivation and creativity!

• will contribute positively to our school community
• will support and uphold the Christian ethos of our school.

In return we can offer:

• children who are hardworking and proud to be part of our school community
• a welcoming, enthusiastic and caring staff team committed to providing the best outcomes for our children
• a connected curriculum approach to learning which focuses on developing children’s skills, knowledge and understanding through purposeful activities
• induction for all and excellent opportunities for professional development
• a supportive Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body who are committed to developing the leaders of the future
• the opportunity to work with colleague across the borough through the Brixton Learning Collaborative and the Southwark Diocese of Education
• access to employee benefits through the Health Assurance Programme

Our school is set in a large traditional Victorian building in the heart of Lambeth, the cultural hub of London. Our school is small and because of this we know every child and we can fulfil our aim to help every child be the best they can be. Our location brings the possibility of world leading teaching assets on your doorstep. Furthermore, our school, the Borough of Lambeth and the Southwark Diocese of Education offer high quality, tailored Induction, CPD and career development opportunities.

Please read the full job description and person specification which you can download at the bottom of this listing.

We are focused on creating a vibrant community where every person makes their contribution to creating a better society. Our vision is of a joyful place where children are empowered to explore their potential through educational excellence within an environment of spiritual growth and well-being.

To arrange a visit call us on 0207 735 4898 or email admin@sjtdprimary.org.uk

The Governors and staff of St John the Divine Church of England Primary School are fully committed to safeguarding the children the school community and all appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.

Class Teacher – September 2021

We are looking to develop our team and to appoint an exceptional teacher who will engage and inspire our children, providing them with excellent educational experiences.

We are looking for:

• someone who is creative, who can plan and deliver excellent learning experiences
• an individual who is able to empower children to help them explore their full potential
• a teacher who has a genuine love of learning that they can share with our children
• a team player, who will contribute positively to our school community and champion our children
• someone who will support and uphold the Christian ethos of our school.

At St John’s we have an ambitious vision which is shared by staff, governors and parents, enabling our children to develop positive and confident attitudes to learning. Our school is small and because of this we know every child and we can fulfil our aim for every child be the best they can be. Our staff expect the utmost from their pupils, themselves and the school. They use their expertise to provide pupils with challenging work and, as a result our children achieve well.

We believe that children should be taught by experts in their field and we employ a full time sports teacher and music teachers to work alongside our dedicated and committed team of teachers to get the best out of every child. We are committed to professional development – from the successful induction of NQTs to supporting staff on their journey through to middle leadership and beyond – we work with recognised partners to provide access to high quality training courses tailored to meet your needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and enthusiastic teacher. The successful applicant can look forward to working with a welcoming and dedicated team of individuals and children who love school and are proud of their achievements. We also offer:

• wonderful children who simply love to learn!
• a connected curriculum approach to learning focused on developing children’s skills, knowledge and understanding through purposeful activities
• induction for all and CPD tailored to your career development
• a supportive Senior Leadership Team and Governing Body who are committed to developing the leaders of the future
• strong partnerships with families, the local community and the opportunity to work with colleague across the borough through the Brixton Learning Collaborative and the Southwark Diocese of Education
• access to employee benefits through the Health Assurance Programme

For a candidate with the relevant experience and expertise there is the opportunity to take a more active role in shaping the future at St John the Divine by taking on leadership responsibilities.   

Salary:                          Inner London Pay Scale

Position:                        Full Time

To start:                        September 2021

Applications close:     16th August 2021

Interviews:                     19th August 2021

To arrange a visit or request an application pack call us on 0207 735 4898 or email admin@sjtdprimary.org.uk

To apply: Complete the application form below– please do not send a CV as this will not be accepted.

Please read the full job description and person specification which can be found at the bottom of this listing.

The Governors and staff of St John the Divine Church of England Primary School are fully committed to safeguarding the children the school community and all appointments are subject to a satisfactory enhanced DBS check.