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JAMES WOLFE PRIMARY SCHOOL WITH CENTRE FOR DEAF CHILDREN

 Randall Place Campus (Nursery, Reception, Year 1, Year 2, Year 3):Randall Place, Greenwich SE10 9LA

Royal Hill Campus (Year 4, Year 5, Year 6): Royal Hill, Greenwich SE10 8RZ

We are a dynamic, creative, highly-motivated and passionate team based in the heart of historic Maritime Greenwich. We serve a close-knit community that is truly diverse and provide a rich, inspiring curriculum that is fully inclusive. Our specialist provision for deaf children is wholly integrated and all members of our community learn British Sign Language. Our school is a four-form entry based across two campuses.

We are looking to recruit:

EYFS Teacher with Year Group Lead Responsibilities

Mainscale (+TLR for Leadership responsibility if also appointed)

Start date: ASAP / September 2026

Who We Are Looking For

  • You are an experienced teacher with a track record of success in EYFS. This post is not suitable for ECTs.

  • You have a deep understanding of the EYFS framework and a passion for creative, play-based learning.

  • You are eager to embrace our inclusive ethos and are interested in (or already proficient in) BSL.

  • At James Wolfe, our strength lies in our diversity. We serve a community that represents a rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and life experiences. We are committed to building a staff team that reflects the children we teach. We warmly welcome applications from educators of all backgrounds, including those from global majority communities, those who identify as LGBTQ+, and those with disabilities. We are a disability-confident employer and are particularly interested in candidates who bring a global perspective or a commitment to inclusive communication.

We actively encourage visits from prospective candidates. To arrange a visit please contact our Business Leader, Zoë Lucken at sbm@jameswolfe.greenwich.sch.uk.

Closing Date: Friday 8th May
Interviews: Wednesday 13th May

James Wolfe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children attending the school. As part of the school's safer recruitment process, candidates shortlisted for vacancies within the school will be subject to online checks being carried out in accordance with the DfE's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.  

Documents:

Job Advert

Person Spec

Job Description

TEACHER OF THE DEAF

Mainscale plus SEN point (£4,479)

Start date: September 2026

We are looking for an experienced teacher of deaf children to join our team. We offer excellent training and development opportunities, supportive leaders and above all, amazing children!

Our Centre for Deaf children is a designated specialist provision within our school.  Our centre uses a total communication approach that fully utilises sign (BSL) and speech across the whole curriculum. Any candidate would be required to have BSL Level 3 or equivalent. 

We actively encourage visits from prospective candidates. To arrange a visit please contact our Business Leader, Zoë Lucken at sbm@jameswolfe.greenwich.sch.uk.

Interviews: TBC

James Wolfe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children attending the school. As part of the school's safer recruitment process, candidates shortlisted for vacancies within the school will be subject to online checks being carried out in accordance with the DfE's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. The successful applicant will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check.  

Documents:

Privacy Notice for Job Applicants - Feb 2023

16 02 Teacher of the Deaf PS

16 02 Teacher of the Deaf JD

James Wolfe Teacher Application Form GDPR - Feb 2023