St Stephen’s is a high performing school in the London Borough of Bexley. We employ both an author and artist in residence, as well as specialist teachers for music and PE who work alongside our class teachers to ensure every child receives a broad, balanced and bespoke curriculum. 

Our Ofsted inspection found that ‘pupils exude a love of learning and describe the school like being a second family. Behaviour is exemplary. Pupils are courteous towards adults and their peers.’

We are committed to having the best possible standards in all areas of school life. Academically, our children perform to the highest levels. Our pupils enjoy learning and the exciting opportunities provided for them. We offer a secure, happy and disciplined environment where children grow and develop into responsible young people.

St Stephen’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. As such, all posts are subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records, vetting checks and online checks. We ensure that we have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school.

For further information about the school, please visit webpage https://www.st-stephens.bexley.sch.uk/

We are looking for full-time teachers (Both ECT and experienced teachers welcome to apply) to join our two-form entry school staff in September 2025. 

We are looking for teachers who: 

· Are enthusiastic, hardworking and positive

· Have high expectations of themselves and of the children

· Are team players and excellent communicators with strong organisational skills

· Are excellent practitioners or have the potential to become one

· Are willing to contribute to the wider life of the school

We have close links with the wider community and our parents are extremely supportive.

Successful applicants should be supportive of the Catholic ethos of our school.

Tours around the school are encouraged and warmly welcomed. Please call the school office on 0208 303 9738 to arrange a visit with a member of our Senior Leadership Team

References will be requested for applicants shortlisted for interview only and prior to interview. Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Applicants invited to interview stage will be required to complete a Self-Disclosure form. An Enhanced DBS certificate will be required on provisional offer, including a check of the Children’s Barred List.  Further vetting checks, in line with the requirements of Keeping children safe in education 2024 will be completed following a provisional offer of appointment.

This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact the School Office on 0208 303 9738 or at admin@st-stephens.bexley.sch.uk

Please refer to the Person Specification attached.

To apply please complete the application form below and submit to admin@st-stephens.bexley.sch.uk

Alternatively, applications can be sent to St Stephen’s Catholic Primary School, Ruskin Avenue, Welling, DA16 3QG. CVs will not be accepted.

The closing date for applications is Friday 25th April at Noon. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted. References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.

Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at interview. Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.

St Stephen’s Catholic Primary School is committed to equality and diversity in employment practice and service delivery and expects employees to comply with our values of promoting equality and diversity, treating colleagues and service users with dignity and respect at all times. This commitment must be evidenced in practice. Any behaviour that falls below these standards is unacceptable to the School and potentially constitutes misconduct.