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This is an incredibly exciting time for Southmead Primary School! Through recent changes in leadership, curricula and learning environments, our values remain strong and it is a nurturing and vibrant place to learn.

If you invested in a teaching career because you would like to make a difference to local communities and improve pupils’ life chances; Southmead Primary may be the place for you.

Our highly-skilled and dedicated staff team is committed to providing all pupils with the highest quality of education and ensuring that they achieve their full potential. Our children are also aspirational for themselves and they love learning. Their unique talents and abilities are celebrated and developed so that pupils are proud of their progress and achievements.

We are a hard-working, ambitious staff team with a high morale. We prioritise CPD and peer-learning opportunities and we are an outward-facing, innovative school.

We are looking for someone who: 

• is an organised, experienced, enthusiastic and highly effective teacher.
• has experience of teaching pupils on the Autistic Spectrum
• Is committed to developing their teaching skills.
• has strong communication skills.
• drives high standards of pupil achievement and behaviour.
• is committed to safeguarding all our children and their emotional well-being.

In return we will offer you:

• Engaged children who love learning and are proud of their school.
• A welcoming, caring and dedicated staff team who are committed to the best outcomes for our pupils.
• Excellent opportunities for continued professional development.
• A strong, ambitious and supportive leadership team.
• A nurturing, inclusive culture and ethos that values all members of the school community.

If you would like to visit the school - in particular our thriving ASD Base, please contact Eleanor Arnold on 020 8788 8901 or via email eleanor.arnold@southmead.wandsworth.sch.uk to arrange a visit.

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

Completed application should be returned to the school by email: eleanor.arnold@southmead.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing date: Sunday 6th July at 5pm
Shortlisting will take place on Monday 7th July
Shortlisted candidates only will be informed by email that day
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 9th July

We are proud of our diversity and we welcome applications from all.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and all our staff share this vital commitment.

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. CVs are not accepted.

Southmead Primary School
Princes Way
London
SW19 6QT
Tel: 020 8788 8901
Fax: 020 8788 8782
Email: office@southmead.wandsworth.sch.uk

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils