Year 2 Class Teacher (St George's CE Primary School, Lewisham)

KS1 – Year 2 Class Teacher - St George's CE Primary School

Start date: 5^th January 2026 – August 2026

Salary Details:

Fixed Term - Full-time

Main Pay Scale: Minimum £38,979 - Maximum £50,564 

Upper Pay Scale: Minimum £55,758 - Maximum £60,422

We are looking for an inspiring, dedicated and reflective Year 2 teacher to join our warm, vibrant school community for a fixed-term position from January to the end of the summer term. You will be leading a delightful Year 2 class who are enthusiastic, curious and eager to learn.

St George’s was graded Good by Ofsted (January 2022), 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

·         Brings creativity, joy and challenge to the classroom

·         Builds strong, positive relationships with pupils, families and colleagues

·         Demonstrates a growth mindset and is committed to continually developing their practice

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 School Business Manager, Mrs Barbara Whiting, on 020 8699 5127.

Application packs can be obtained by:

·         Emailing Barbara Whiting, SBM at admin@stgeorges.lewisham.sch.uk

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

·         Clicking on the attachments

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

Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 3^rd December 2025

Shortlisting: Thursday 4^th December 2025

Interview dates: Tuesday 9^th or Thursday 11^th December 2025

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.