Early Years Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Teachers Pay Scale

Required for September 2019

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to join our ambitious, dedicated and happy team.  Southmead Primary School is a thriving and vibrant place of learning, where we value and harness everyone’s contribution in our pursuit of excellence in all aspects of our work.  

If you have a true passion for teaching and learning and want to help all our children make the best possible progress from their starting points; if you have children at the heart of your teaching practice then we are the school for you.  We are a culturally diverse school and welcome applications from all.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and all our staff share this vital commitment.  

As a large 2-form entry school, with an ASD Base and a Children’s Centre, there are many opportunities for professional development and to develop a wide range of experience.  New members of our team will take part in a comprehensive induction programme to enable them to understand the school’s ethos, policies and procedures.

We are looking for a class teacher who: 

• is an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations

• has a passion for working in the Early Years

• is an enthusiastic and hardworking team player

• has a strong commitment to school improvement

• is ambitious with the ability to motivate and inspire

• secures high levels of achievement 

• is committed to safeguarding all our children and their emotional well-being

• is able to communicate effectively with all members of the school community

In return we offer you:

• Happy children who love learning and are proud of their school

• A welcoming, caring and dedicated staff who are committed to providing the best outcomes for our children

• Clear succession planning to enable all staff to develop leadership skills for the future

• Excellent opportunities for continued professional development

• Dedicated release time

• A strong, ambitious and supportive leadership team

• A nurturing, inclusive culture and ethos that recognises the efforts of all members of the school community

Please make an appointment to come and visit our school and see for yourself.  

For further information and to apply please download an application and details from below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/ 

Completed application should be returned to the school either by email jan.dixon@southmead.wandsworth.sch.uk , post or fax. 

Closing date: 29 March 2019 (at noon)

Interviews: 03 April 2019

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 an Enhanced DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

Southmead Primary School
 Princes Way
 London
 SW19 6QT
 Tel: 0208 788 8901
 Fax: 0208 788 8782
 Email: office@southmead.wandsworth.sch.uk