About Us

Are you a reflective, ambitious and values-driven teacher committed to ensuring that every lesson counts?

Riversdale Primary School is seeking an excellent classroom practitioner to join our committed and forward-thinking team. This is an opportunity to teach in a school where high expectations, strong relationships and inclusive practice sit at the heart of everything we do.

We welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers and experienced colleagues who are passionate about securing strong progress and creating purposeful, engaging classrooms.

About the Role

The successful candidate will take responsibility for a class across KS1 or KS2, as determined annually by the Headteacher.

You will:

• Plan and deliver high-quality, well-sequenced lessons that enable all pupils to make strong progress,
• Create a well-ordered, secure and nurturing learning environment,
• Use assessment intelligently to inform teaching and next steps,
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including pupils with SEND and those who are disadvantaged,
• Work closely with school leaders to track progress and implement timely intervention,
• Develop positive, professional relationships with parents and carers,
• Contribute actively to phase and whole-school development.

At Riversdale, we believe that classroom practice is the most powerful lever for improving outcomes. We therefore expect careful planning, precise assessment and consistently high expectations for behaviour, presentation and achievement.

About You

We are looking for a teacher who:

• Has secure subject and curriculum knowledge,
• Demonstrates strong classroom management and establishes clear routines,
• Plans thoughtfully and teaches with clarity and purpose,
• Uses assessment effectively to inform adaptation and challenge,
• Holds high expectations for all pupils, academically and socially,
• Works collaboratively and contributes positively to a professional team,
• Is reflective, open to feedback and committed to continual professional growth.

Experience of working in an inclusive setting and adapting provision for pupils with additional needs would be advantageous.

About Us

Riversdale Primary School is a nurturing, ambitious and values-led school. We are proud to hold Gold: Rights Respecting School (UNICEF) status and to celebrate our rich multicultural diversity. Our children are happy, exceptionally well behaved, eager to learn and supportive of one another.

We are committed to continuously improving the quality of education and to developing well-rounded, thoughtful individuals.

Riversdale Primary School holds Flagship School status with the Inclusion Quality Mark, reflecting our whole-school commitment to inclusive practice.

You will join:

• Passionate and dedicated teaching and support staff,
• Supportive governors and engaged families,
• A culture of collaboration, professional dialogue and shared responsibility.

What We Offer

• A supportive and ambitious environment where professional development is prioritised,
• Clear systems and strong leadership,
• Engaged families and well-behaved pupils,
• A school community that values reflection, inclusion and high standards.

We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school to see our classrooms in action and meet our team.

For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Svenja Taylor in the school office on 020 8874 6904 or email staylor@riversdaleschool.org.uk.

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

For enquiries regarding the application process, please contact Nadia Caldecott, HR Officer, on 020 8874 6904 or email ncaldecott@riversdaleschool.org.uk.

Completed applications should be submitted to: ssousa@riversdaleschool.org.uk.

Closing Date: Friday 20th March (Midnight)
Shortlisting: Monday 23rd March
Interviews: Thursday 26th March

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

CVs will not be accepted.

Riversdale Primary School

302a Merton Road,

Wandsworth, London

SW18 5JP 

Tel: 020 8874 6904

Interim Headteacher – Steven Sousa

Website: www.riversdaleschool.org.uk

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils