Reception Class Teacher - Hotham Primary School

About Us

Full Time

Fixed-Term (until August 2025)

Required from September 2024

We are a dynamic two form entry Primary School in the heart of Putney, providing limitless opportunities for every child to aspire and succeed. 

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

We are looking for qualified teachers who can evidence:

•    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;

•    Access to the Cyclescheme;

•    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 for a full-time post on a fixed-term basis from September 2024 to August 2024.  

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, please email recruitment@hotham.wandsworth.sch.uk   

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Please return the completed application to the school either by email (preferred) recruitment@hotham.wandsworth.sch.uk, or post.

Closing date: 28 April 2024 (at midnight)

Interviews: Week Beginning 29 April 2024

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

CVs are not accepted.

Hotham Primary School

Charlwood Road, 

London

SW15 1PN

Tel: 020 8788 6468

Email: recruitment@hotham.wandsworth.sch.uk 

Website: www.hothamprimaryschool.org.uk

Headteacher: Richard Byrne-Smith

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils