Classteacher & Team Leader (EYFS / KS1&2)

The First Choice for Deaf Children in London to ‘Learn, Grow and Flourish’

Frank Barnes is an innovative and exciting bilingual school for profoundly deaf children with a national and international reputation as a centre of excellence in Deaf Education and has been given Outstanding status by Ofsted for the fourth consecutive inspection. We are a friendly, supportive school, based in Camden, a short walk from Kings Cross/St Pancras International Station with good rail links across London and beyond. We are committed to ensuring that:

• Every child develops a positive sense of their deaf identity and becomes a successful learner
• BSL and English are taught to a high standard enabling our children to become fluent in both languages
• Parents and carers are fully involved in the life of the school

We are looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated KS1/2 class teacher who has the experience and skills to join our Senior Management Team and lead core/foundation curriculum subjects across our innovative and exciting sign bilingual school, starting in September 2026.

We would welcome applications from teachers with mainstream experience and qualified Teachers of the Deaf who have the following:

• Excellent teaching & class and Key Stage team management skills
• Excellent knowledge and skills in the primary National Curriculum
• Positive view of deaf children with high expectations
• Good sign language skills (minimum Level 3 BSL)
• Experience of curriculum and staff management
• Secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures

We are committed to our sign bilingual practice and have high expectations of both pupils and staff. We employ deaf and hearing people in partnership to raise the achievement and outcomes of Deaf children.

If you are interested in applying for this role, please go to our website for further information and to download an application form: http://www.fbarnes.camden.sch.uk/our-school/vacancies.

If you have any queries about this role, please contact the school or the Headteacher, Dani Sive, on head@fbarnes.camden.sch.uk

Please read the Person Specification and Job Description carefully as well as look through our website as there is a great deal of useful information available to you before you apply. CVs and late applications cannot be accepted.

Please email your completed application form to the Business Manager, Angela Scheffer on bm@fbarnes.camden.sch.uk

Closing date: Thursday, 14th May 2026

Short listing: Friday, 15th May 2026

Interviews: Friday, 22nd May 2026