Bird in Bush Primary School is seeking an

Exceptional Early Years Lead Teacher

for September 2025 onwards

Main or Upper Pay Scale position

+ Teaching and Learning Responsibility Points reflective of experience

Permanent contract

This position is unlikely to be suitable for an ECT applicant

We are a multicultural inner-city Southwark primary school with a friendly supportive team, whose diversity is an asset. The school offers exceptional levels of support and excellent opportunities for professional development to all its teachers. We are extremely proud of our diverse pupil intake (with over 60% of pupils from families receiving FSM or NRPF support) as well immensely proud of the diversity of our staff team

(over 50% of our staff team are from a BAME background)

Closing date for applications: 9.00 a.m. Thursday 6th March with interviews to follow on Thursday 13th or Friday 14th March

(please note we will pay travel costs for attending this interview if a shortlisted candidate needs to travel from outside of London)

For an application pack or if you have any queries please contact Sharon Raven, Office Manager (email: office@birdinbush.southwark.sch.uk) or alternatively contact our Headteacher, James Robinson, directly (email: head @birdinbush.southwark.sch.uk)

Bird in Bush School is committed to the Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

All posts are subject to pre-employment checks. References will be sought and successful candidates will need to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.