Key Stage 2 Class Teacher (ECT’s welcome to apply)

LB WANDSWORTH SCHOOLS; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking school as a Class Teacher, where your passion for education can make a significant impact. This role offers the chance to inspire and engage students in a nurturing environment, fostering their growth and development. With excellent training and career development opportunities, you'll be part of a dedicated team committed to creating a positive learning atmosphere. This vibrant school community celebrates diversity and is eager to support new teachers in their journey. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of young learners, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Excellent training and career development

Support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs)

Friendly staff team

Positive school environment

Qualifications

• Passion for teaching and nurturing students in a diverse environment.
• Ability to inspire and engage students through creative lesson delivery.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver exciting lessons to engage pupils.
• Work collaboratively with staff and parents to raise standards.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Lesson Planning

Engagement Techniques

Creativity

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Job description

Required from September 2025

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 can 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 between 12^th – 16^th May 2025. To book in a visit please [e-mail]

To apply please download an application pack from the Wandsworth Council website which can be found via the ‘visit website’ button at the top of this page.

Completed applications should be returned to the School Business Manager by email - [e-mail]

Closing Date: 20 May 2025 (at 9am)

Interviews and selection tasks will be held on 22nd or 23rd May 2025.

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 online search and enhanced DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

West Hill Primary School

5 Merton Road

Wandsworth

London

SW18 5ST

020 8874 5900

Email: [e-mail]

Headteacher: Mr Richard Milsom