Class Teacher

Do you have the passion and skills to be part of our school team, creating an inspiring and nurturing environment for our children? This is an exciting opportunity for a Class Teacher to be part of something incredibly special. 

Ready to learn, Inspired to achieve, Prepared for life’

West Hill Primary is a one form entry school situated in the centre of Wandsworth, London with excellent transport links.

We are proud to be a caring, inclusive community school. Our pupils represent the full diversity of this vibrant part of London with over 50% coming from ethnic minority backgrounds and a large proportion of pupils with EAL and SEN. We celebrate our diversity, it is what makes our school strong, as it provides a wide enrichment of life for our pupils and an understanding and respect for our differences.

We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and creative class teacher. The year group will be decided based on candidate’s experience, interests and the needs of the pupils in our school. 

We can offer excellent training and career development and provide excellent support for ECTs.

The successful candidates will: 

• Have excellent interpersonal skills with pupils, staff and parents
• Be able to enthuse, inspire and engage pupils
• Plan and deliver exciting lessons
• Be dedicated to raising standards for all pupils

What we offer you:

• A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school.
• A welcoming environment with happy and enthusiastic well-behaved pupils.
• A dedicated and skilled Governing Body who work hard to support our school community.
• The opportunity to work with a school, which strives to make a real difference in pupil’s lives.

Visits to West Hill Primary are welcomed and encouraged for anyone considering applying for this post. Viewings will be held on Tuesday 6th June. To book in a visit please contact info@westhill.wandsworth.sch.uk

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/.

 Completed applications should be returned to the School Business Manager by email - tahira.khan@westhill.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing Date: 14 June 2023 (at 9am)   

Interviews and selection tasks will be held on 20 June 2023

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

West Hill Primary School

5 Merton Road

Wandsworth

London

SW18 5ST

020 8874 5900

Email: info@westhill.wandsworth.sch.uk

Headteacher: Mr Richard Milsom