The Role

Required: September 2022
Permanent & FT (0.8) considered

Hillbrook is more than a primary school, it is a happy, successful learning community where everyone is welcomed and valued.

We are a large 3/4 form entry Outstanding Primary School with a fantastic reputation. We are at the heart of a diverse and vibrant multi-ethnic community located in Tooting South West London, very close to both Tooting Broadway and Tooting Bec Stations.

We are looking to appoint a talented, innovative and inspiring teacher to lead English across the whole school. A passion to develop others as well as achieving the highest possible standards in all areas of English is essential for this post as well as a love of English.

We are first and foremost looking for someone who:

• Is an excellent teacher with the highest expectations and standards for yourself and our children
• Is highly organised, flexible and resourceful
• Enjoys a challenge and motivating and inspiring others
• Is a team player who will go the ‘extra- mile’
• Is able to take the initiative and bring creativity, curiosity and spontaneity to our school
• Is committed to genuine inclusion at every level
• Is able to form positive relationships with all stakeholders and communicate well at every level

In return, we can offer you the opportunity to:

• Be part of a happy, vibrant and extremely successful school
• Work in a school community where parents are friendly, supportive and involved in school life
• Work with a great staff that value and support each other (we have fun!)
• Work in a well-resourced, organised and well cared for environment that is open to change and innovation
• Have excellent opportunities to develop and grow as a leader and to be part of our Leadership Team
• Teach happy children who love school and want to achieve their very best
• Be well supported by a Senior Leadership team who genuinely promote a healthy work life balance, who are visible and lead strongly by example
• Work alongside a supportive and active Governing Body

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed.

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

Completed application should be returned to the school either by email: recruitment@hillbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk or by post.

Closing date & Shortlisting – Monday May 9th 2022 (at noon)
Interview date – Friday May 13th 2022

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 DBS check.

Please note that we do not accept CVs.

Hillbrook Primary School
Hillbrook Road
London SW17 8SG
Tel: 020 8672 3957
Fax: 020 8767 1081
Email: recruitment@hillbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mrs Debbie Hart
NOR: 710

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils