The Role

If you'd like to work in a dynamic and caring school where your well-being and continuing professional development is of great importance, then Penwortham could be the school for you.

Full time
Fixed term until end of Academic Year 2018/19
Immediate start

We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic and excellent teacher to join our great KS2 team as we rapidly move towards becoming an outstanding school. Flexibility is key to this role as the successful applicant will need to show that they have the personal qualities to job share with one of our SLT members in Year 6 for 2.5 days per week.

In addition to this you will deliver quality teaching largely within the KS2 team for the remainder of the week.

Our children and school community are looking for a teacher who is:

• An outstanding, child centred and innovative practitioner with high expectations of achievement and behaviour
• passionate about teaching and raising standards for all children
• committed to working in close partnership with all stakeholders
• able to contribute to and support the values and ambitions of the school
• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the well-being and safety of children.

We can offer you:

• A welcoming and caring school with happy, motivated and well behaved children
• Attractive, well-resourced buildings and grounds
• The support of hardworking and dedicated staff team
• A supportive SLT and governing body who cares about your well-being
• Supportive and proactive parent community
• Strong commitment to your professional development, which includes strong links with other schools.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged.Please call Diane Watkins on the number below to book a visit.

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

For further information or if you have any queries, kindly contact Diane Watkins on 020 8769 3949. 

Completed application should be returned to the school by email to: office@penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk or by post to: Penwortham Primary School, Penwortham Road, Streatham, London SW16 6RJ. 

Closing Date: 17 December 2018 (at noon)
Interviews: 10 January 2018

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 an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.

CV's will not be accepted.

Penwortham Primary School    
Penwortham Road
London SW16 6RJ
Tel: 020 8769 3949
Fax: 020 8677 5354
Email: admin@penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk
Website: www.penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk
Head: Sandie Andrews
Roll: (685) - Group 4

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils