Class Teacher

Southfield Primary School

Bedford Park

Chiswick London

PRIMARY CLASS TEACHER REQUIRED – September 2020

Inner London Main Pay Scale 

Full time

We welcome applications from experienced colleagues and NQTs. 

We asked our children what they wanted in a class teacher. 

They said “passionate, encouraging, kind, creative and firm but fair”. 

If this sounds like you, then Southfield Primary School maybe the place for you, to begin or enhance your career further. 

We are a popular, creative, dynamic and successful community primary school, nestled in the beautiful Bedford Park area of Chiswick, just off Turnham Green high street. Situated in an impressive three floor Edwardian building, we have large playgrounds, two school canteens and a dedicated and modern art block. We have high aspirations for all our children and high academic standards and creativity oscillate side by side. We believe in our TRUE values (Trust, Respect, Unity and Empathy) and our school motto ‘Ex Corde Vita’ (Out of the Heart Springs Life) drives our mission for all children to be the best they can be. 

We are looking for a class teacher who:

• Is an excellent, skilled practitioner and can deliver learning of the highest quality

• Is positive, enthusiastic and loves to make learning happen

• Embraces CPD and shares our values and ambitious vision for the future

• Cares deeply about the children’s achievements and development

• Builds positive relationships with the children and knows how to nurture them

What we offer:

• Polite, respectful children who love to learn

• A supportive and engaged parent group and wonderful Governing Body. 

• A commitment to staff CPD and opportunities for development

• A dedicated PE, Music and Languages teacher

• A cutting-edge contextualised curriculum

Ordinarily, we would warmly welcome candidates to visit our school to meet our children and our staff and see for yourself what we do. However, given current circumstances, we invite candidates to visit our website https://www.southfieldschool.org.uk to get a flavour of our school.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact Mr. Darren Jones, Headteacher at the school office at: 

admin@southfield.ealing. sch.uk 

How to Apply:

Please apply using the Ealing Teaching Application Form. 

Highlight whether you are interested in Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 or Both Key Stages on your form. 

Application deadline: Monday 8th June @12pm with shortlisting that week.

Interview dates: TBC – these will be conducted by Zoom or in person (socially distancing) and the process will involve some remote tasks too. 

As a school we are fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We expect all of our staff to share this commitment. Successful candidates will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS disclosure before their appointment is confirmed.

We welcome applications from all sections of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.