Class Teacher

Summary of school

We are thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity for an Class Teacher to join our outstanding early years team at Shoreditch Park Primary School. Located in the heart of Hackney, we are proud to be an Ofsted Outstanding provider of education. Our school has received national and international recognition for our high-quality education, including accolades such as the UNICEF Rights Respecting accreditation, Flagship status for Excellence for Inclusion (IQM), and a variety of other curriculum-linked awards. We are proud to be highly valued within our community, with our school remaining oversubscribed despite the local pupil roll challenges in London.

We are looking for a teacher who:

· Demonstrates a clear understanding of what constitutes outstanding teaching

· Adapts teaching based on research driven development courses.

· Shows a commitment to ensuring equality of opportunity for all learners.

· Is reflective, open to feedback and driven to be outstanding

· Is a dedicated team player and works well as part of a high functioning team.

· Demonstrates optimism about children and expect the highest possible standards.

Key information

• Contract type: Permanent
• Closing date: Application forms must be submitted via email to
• vacancies@shoreditchpark.hackney.sch.uk by 29th of April 2025, noon (We reserve the right to interview exceptional candidates prior to the closing date and references will be requested for shortlisted candidates).
• Salary: Main scale
• Tours: 22nd and 24th of April at 16.30, please contact vacancies@shoreditchpark.hackney.sch.uk to confirm your attendance.
• Interviews: w/b 5th May 2025

Safeguarding, Anti-racism and equal opportunities

Safeguarding

Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake pre appointment vetting checks in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance including an Enhanced DBS check. References will be sought and online searches will be carried out for all applicants invited to interview.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Anti-racism and equal opportunities

Hackney Council and the schools within our borough work to eradicate discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy and maternity, age and marital status. We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working.

We actively welcome applicants from ethnic minority backgrounds and underrepresented groups in primary settings.