Class Teachers – September 2026

Are you looking to join a fully inclusive school, where every child is nurtured, supported and encouraged to be the very best they can be? 

St. John’s Primary and Nursery School is a multi-faith, multi-language school with a real community feel.  We are an inclusive school that challenges, inspires and motivates all pupils to become successful, confident and caring citizens of our diverse world.  We work together to create a happy environment where all members of the school community feel safe, can enjoy, achieve and make a positive contribution to the school and the wider community.  We are a forward-thinking staff, where children are at the heart of the school.

We are looking to appoint aspirational, experienced teachers that have a passion for learning.  

St. John’s has a strong coaching culture across the school to continuously improve teaching and learning for our children.  We invite applications from experienced or newly qualified teachers. ECTs would benefit from excellent induction and mentoring support.

We can offer you:

• Children that are kind, polite and have a genuine curiosity to learn
• A fantastic diverse community, in the heart of historic Southampton
• A friendly, supportive and highly committed team
• A school that works in partnership and collaboration with others to develop the best approaches to teaching and learning
• A senior leadership team that will nurture and support your development into middle leadership
• Career and professional development opportunities within and beyond, the Southampton Cooperative Learning Trust

We need you to be:

• Qualified to teach within the primary age range
• An inclusive practitioner, who has high aspirations for every one of our children
• A champion for every child
• Able to motivate, inspire and lead a team
• Committed to your own learning, and to supporting the learning of others
• Highly motivated, reflective and resourceful
• Committed to equal opportunities and ensure all children achieve their very best
• Able to work under pressure and prioritise effectively

Start Date: 1 September 2026 – pending receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks

Contract type: Full-time/Permanent

Salary: MPS / UPR

We welcome visits to the school. Please email Lucy Hibbs, Deputy Headteacher on l.hibbs@st-johnsschool.net to book an appointment or with any other enquiries.  

Closing date: Friday 1 May, noon

Interviews: 6 - 8 May 2026

St John’s Primary & Nursery School is committed to safeguarding its pupils and staff.  Any employment offer will be subject to rigorous pre-employment checks including a disclosure and barring service check.