Location: School 21, Stratford, East London
Salary: Inner London, Teacher Scale
Hours: Full-time (Part-time considered)
Contract: Permanent
Application: Monday 16th November
Start Date: January 2026 or a terms notice
Early application is encouraged as we are hoping to interview and appoint as soon as possible. School 21 reserves the right to close applications early and make an appointment at any stage.
About us
School 21 is a community where every child is known, seen and heard. Through an education of the Head, Heart and Hand, our students thrive academically and develop the strong character needed to become change-makers in their world and find their voice.
We have a unique curriculum offer that goes well beyond the national curriculum. It is ambitious and designed to ensure that our students thrive academically, develop the strong character to become change makers in their world and find their voice. We believe in a curriculum of the Head (academics), Heart (well-being), and Hand (real-life application).
About Oasis Community Learning
The overall vision for every part of Oasis is for the community. A place where everyone is included, making a contribution and reaching their God-given potential. Delivering first-class, innovative education is part of the work we do as we seek to grow an Oasis Hub in every area where we work; creating safe and inspiring local neighbourhoods that provide integrated and diverse services to benefit the whole person and whole community.
Primary Teacher Role
We are looking for a primary teacher with both early years and primary experience, who is passionate about education and is able to foster excellent knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of learning in the students that they teach. Furthermore, we wish to appoint someone who is committed to developing strong relationships with students and to supporting them to find their voice. Oracy and play are a key part of what we do at School 21, and we would want a successful candidate to be interested in developing their practice within these. Moreover, we would be looking for someone who relishes curriculum development and goes above and beyond to make unique learning experiences for our students. School 21 is an all-through school and your role will teach in the primary part of the school.
School 21 is committed to being more than just a school. It is built upon a Head, Heart, Hand approach to education and is on the start of a new journey to promote this as the best possible solution to our education sector. By joining the team, you could be part of something truly special.
The successful candidate will be:
• A skilled teacher of Maths and English (including speaking, listening, phonics, reading and writing)
• Experience of teaching KS1 to KS2 is desirable
• Experience of having a successful impact on student progress
• Experience in planning and delivering curriculum
• A collaborative planner, and able to work effectively as part of a team
• Interested in the growth of every child and a belief in an education of the Head, Heart and Hand
Personal Specification:
● Team Player
● Hardworking
● Effective communication
● Highly organised
● Clear attention to detail
● Present, punctual and consistent attendance
● Willingess to contribute to the whole school ethos and events
WE OFFER:
• Effective and regular CPD with opportunities to develop your interests within your subject area
• Collaborative working across the 4 to 18 school
• A strong feedback culture so that teachers can develop in areas of their practice that are important to them
• A strong focus on developing oracy as a key pedagogical approach
• A commitment to every student ‘finding their voice’ and being a key part of this vision
School 21 is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.