About Us

Full Time, Fixed Term, One Year 

Required from: September 2026

Start date:  01/09/2026

We are seeking to appoint an inspiring class teacher. ECTs are welcome to apply.

As an ambitious and thriving school, committed to providing the very best outcomes for every child, we are looking for a conscientious teacher who holds children at the heart of all they do.  

We are a Primary School and Nursery, based in Balham, with excellent transport links (close to Clapham South and Balham tube stations, Balham train station and numerous bus links).

Are you:

• An exceptional classroom teacher who will inspire and motivate our learners?
• Driven by a passion for making learning fun, exciting and challenging at the same time?
• Committed to inclusive education and raising standards?
• Able to communicate effectively with others? 
• Curious, tenacious and collaborative?
   
   

If this sounds like your ideal job, please do get in touch! 

We can offer:

• Excellent training and CPD to develop your skills and career
• A great staff team to work with
• Incredibly enthusiastic, well behaved and motivated children
• Support and guidance from a highly effective leadership team
• Opportunities to work with other schools
• Governors who are passionate and committed to everyone in our school
• If applicable, enrolment in the relevant ECT programme.

Visits are welcomed. Candidates are encouraged to book a tour of the school before applying. Please contact Jess through the school office to book on to one of the following times:

Tuesday 5th May-4:30pm

Friday 8th May-2pm

Monday 11th May 4:30pm

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

Alternatively, an application form, job description and further details of this post can be requested from the school business manager. 

Completed application forms should be returned to the school business manager by email: bm@alderbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing date: 13 May 2026 (at 5pm)

Interviews will be held on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th May

 We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service and Teacher Regulation Agency (TRA) check.

Please note we do not accept CVs. 

Alderbrook Nursery & Primary School                                                            

Oldridge Road, Balham 

London SW12 8PP 

Tel: 020 8673 4913   

Email:  info@alderbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk

Headteacher: Carly Foulkes

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils