Website Archbishop Sumner CofE Primary School

Salary: Inner London Main Pay Scale
Hours: Full Time
Year Round?: Yes
Permanent?: Fixed Term One Year
To Start: September 2026
For Further Details or to Arrange a Visit: contact Mrs Kealy at [email protected]

To Apply: All applications must use the forms supplied below and be submitted using the ‘Apply for Job’ button below, unless an ‘External Link’ appears below – please do not submit CVs, as these cannot be accepted.


Applications Close: Friday 20th March 2026
Shortlisting: Friday 20th March 2026
Interviews: Monday 23rd March 2026
Job Description:

Suitable for newly qualified teachers

Are you passionate about inspiring young learners and ready to make a real impact in a vibrant, inclusive city school?

At Archbishop Sumner CofE Primary School, we’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic KS1 Teacher to join our family community. Working together as a community and inspired by a living Christian faith, our vision is to love and serve our diverse community, equipping each child with the skills and knowledge to thrive today and in the future.

Why join us?

  • City school with a huge community heart and strong Ofsted Good (2025)
  • Excellent results and high aspirations for all pupils
  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression
  • Music and the arts are at the heart of our curriculum, with fantastic facilities including our eco-garden, dedicated art studio, music room, and sports spaces
  • Supportive, values-driven team committed to Christian principles of love, hope, integrity, and respect

The role:

  • Teach an engaging, creative KS1 curriculum using approaches such as Little Wandle phonics and Talk for Writing
  • Lead a subject area, sharing your passion and expertise across the school
  • Foster a nurturing, inspiring environment where every child feels understood, encouraged, and equipped for the future

What we’re looking for:

  • A qualified teacher with a passion for KS1 and a commitment to our Christian vision and values
  • Someone who thrives in a diverse, inclusive setting and enjoys working as part of a close-knit team
  • A reflective practitioner willing to learn, share, and grow

Safeguarding:
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory safeguarding checks.

Diversity:
Archbishop Sumner CofE Primary School (London, SE11) is committed to creating a diverse workforce. We’ll consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, age, disability, marriage or civil partnership.

How to apply:
We warmly welcome visits – please contact Mrs Kealy at [email protected] to come and see our wonderful school in action and for an application pack.

Full details of the responsibilities can be found in the Job Description and Person Specification for this post. Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as received and therefore early application is strongly advised. We remain the right to close or extend this advert at any time.

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