Class Teacher (full time) - Hotham Primary School

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic primary school in Putney as a Class Teacher, where your passion for teaching will help shape the future of young learners. This role offers a supportive environment with generous PPA time, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to staff wellbeing. As part of a dedicated team, you will have the chance to inspire students through a unique curriculum and a variety of extracurricular clubs. If you are a qualified teacher looking to make a difference and grow in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Wellbeing Committee

Generous PPA Time

Unique Curriculum

Professional Development Opportunities

Free Tea and Coffee

Affordable Staff Meals

Supportive Parents and PTA

Dedicated Colleagues

Spacious Staffroom

Large and Well-Equipped School Site

Qualifications

• Qualified teachers with a passion for teaching and a commitment to student achievement.
• Ability to drive and embrace change with resourcefulness.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons that inspire and motivate students.
• Contribute to the overall success and vision of the school.

Skills

Teaching and Learning Passion

Cross Curriculum Knowledge

Achievement Raising

Resourcefulness

Commitment to Vision

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Class Teacher (full time) - Hotham Primary School

About Us

Fixed-Term (until August 2026)
Required from September 2025

Hotham is a dynamic two form entry primary school in the heart of Putney, providing limitless opportunities for every child to aspire and succeed. We were graded ‘outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted in February 2025.

We are looking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic practitioner to join our hard-working team.

We are looking for qualified teachers who can evidence:

• A passion for teaching and learning;
• Strong cross curriculum knowledge;
• A desire to raise achievement for all pupils;
• Resourcefulness and the ability to drive and embrace change;
• A commitment to our school vision and shared values.

As a school, we can offer you:

• A commitment to wellbeing; we have a well-being committee and regularly arrange social events;
• Generous PPA time and technology that works;
• A unique curriculum which aims to reduce teacher workload;
• Opportunities to share your passion, both through our curriculum and a large range of clubs;
• An open-minded and forward-thinking ethos;
• Supportive parents and an amazing PTA;
• Dedicated colleagues and a culture of mutual support;
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression;
• Free tea, coffee, milk and sugar provided in our spacious staffroom;
• Delicious food cooked by our chef at affordable prices
• A large, diverse and well-equipped school site.

ECTs and more experienced candidates are welcome to apply. We are recruiting on a fixed-term basis from September 2025 to August 2026 in the first instance.

We will be hosting visits for prospective candidates and would strongly encourage serious applicants to arrange a visit. The visit will be hosted by the headteacher and there will be the opportunity to ask questions informally. If you are interested in visiting, or arranging a phone call, please email [e-mail]

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below .

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 a satisfactory DBS check and references