About this role
Part of the Green Shoots Federation
Tel: 01603 782520
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.hovetonstjohn.co.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Quinn
Salary - MPS minimum – UPS Maximum Temporary – maternity cover for 1 year Full Time ECT and experienced welcome to apply Required for September 2026
St John's Community Primary and Nursery School is an inclusive Primary School situated just ten minutes from Norwich and on the doorstep of the Norfolk Broads. We have beautiful grounds and our own stunning Forest School space all pupils access weekly.
We are proud of our whole school offer that enables our pupils to not only achieve academically, but to grow as a person, enriched by our vast range of extra-curricular clubs and other opportunities to develop into respectful, responsible and caring young adults, ready for life at secondary school and beyond.
We have a strong team of passionate, experienced and caring staff who work hard to ensure our pupils feel happy, safe and secure, including an excellent pastoral team.
Our expectations are high - in all that we do and we are committed to supporting staff and pupils to be the best they can be.
THE ROLE
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and highly effective Key Stage 2 classroom teacher to join our committed, friendly and supportive team from September 2026. This is likely to be working in a Year 4 class. If you are dedicated and passionate about learning and teaching, then this could be the position for you. This is an exciting opportunity to join St John's and be part of something unique.
Our school can offer:
Fantastic children who enjoy school and strive to do their best A dedicated, friendly and supportive staff team Amazing outdoor space with Forest School space on site A range of CPD opportunities
We are looking for teachers who will:
Put pupils first and at the heart of everything they do Be an excellent classroom practitioner Have high expectations of all pupils and secure exceptional outcomes for all Be optimistic, energetic, resilient and creative Help drive our school forward to excellent future successes Ensure Inclusion for all
ECT’s are invited to apply but we also warmly welcome applications from experienced teachers.
Visits to the school by appointment are warmly welcomed. Please email Mrs Quinn on - [email protected] or telephone on 01603 782520.
How to apply
A person specification is available from ‘Attachments’.
To download an application form, click on the ‘Apply for Job’ button.
Completed forms should be returned to - [email protected]
Closing date: 11 June 2026, 12 noon
Interview date: 15 June 2026
This school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Any applicant must expect to comply fully with enhanced DBS and reference vetting checks.
This post is likely to come under the requirements of the Childcare (Disqualification) 2009 Regulations and the successful applicant will be required to complete a declaration form to establish whether they are disqualified under these regulations.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.