Early Years Class Teacher (Reception)

Fixed Term 

Required for Summer Term 

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join this high achieving, popular one form entry school. Applications are welcome from experienced practitioners and NQTs to join our dynamic school. This is a fixed term contract for one term (summer 2020).

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: 

• The opportunity to work as part of a friendly and supportive learning community including regular coaching, mentoring, modelling and positive feedback 
• Many and varied opportunities to foster your passions and talents
• Manageable workloads and achievable deadlines
• Children who have a love of learning, will ask questions and try their best 

Visits are strongly encouraged, please telephone Mrs Mary Buckley to arrange an appointment time on 020 7228 3857. 

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/ 

Please e-mail completed application form to: 

office@johnburns.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing Date: 21 February 2020 (at noon)  

Interviews: Week commencing 24 February 2020 

We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time if there is a good level of response. Therefore we recommend that that you submit your application as early as possible. 

If you have not heard from us by the interview date, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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

Wycliffe Road

London SW11 5QR

Tel: 020 7228 3857 

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

Headteacher: Mr Brian Grogan