Job Description

To start September 2025

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will inspire, nurture, and develop the young minds of children providing them with a strong foundation for lifelong learning. The class teacher will have responsibilities for ensuring the achievement of the highest possible educational standards in class and for fostering a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment that supports every child's academic and personal growth. in which pupils feel happy, secure, valued and ambitious.

Benefits include:

Competitive salary, above that of the maintained sector. Membership of the competitive Harrow Corporation DC Pension Scheme, which includes an additional 6% salary enhancement on top of the core salary scale. Fees remission for children of staff. A commitment to continuing professional development. Complimentary lunch during term-time. Use of the School's Sports Centre, including swimming pool. Discounted membership to Harrow School's Golf Club. Cycle to Work Scheme.
For further information or to apply for the role please refer to the School website where a job description, person specification and application form can be found: www.johnlyon.org/vacancies

Please be aware that CVs alone will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: 10am, 12 May 2025

Interviews: To be arranged directly with candidates.

We reserve the right appoint at any stage of the recruitment process and to close this vacancy earlier if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with any past employers and an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service., and it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Online searches will be carried out if you are shortlisted. Please refer to the School's Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy for more details. No member of staff will be able to start until these checks are complete and this process can take on average, one month. Please plan accordingly.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our pupils and staff.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/09/2025