The Role

1 X Permanent post
1 X Maternity cover (from 01.09.2019 to 31.08.2020) (1 YEAR)
36 hours per week
Term time only (39 weeks)
Start date –September 2019

Hillbrook Primary School is a very happy and successful learning community where everyone is welcomed and valued.  We are a large 3 – 4 form entry school based in the heart of Tooting in South West London and very close to both Tooting Bec and Tooting Broadway Stations. We are proud to be an outstanding school with a great reputation and close links to our community.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident and caring person to join our friendly and dedicated team.

You will need: -

• To be flexible and have the ability to motivate and inspire children
• To work alongside all staff to provide proactive support for vulnerable children and their families to promote achievement and well being
• To be able to show initiative and ‘think outside the box’ when necessary
• To be an excellent communicator and team player who can form positive relationships with a range of different people.
• To engage and support individual children in order to reduce exclusions, increase attendance and raise attainment by working to remove barriers to learning.
• To work with all staff to deliver care and support programmes to address the needs of different children who require support and to raise learning participation and access to the curriculum
• To work with a range of external networks and partnerships to enhance learning opportunities and provide a positive learning experience for children as they move through our school
• To provide training, advice, support and guidance to parents as appropriate

 In return, we can offer you the opportunity to: -

• Be part of a forward thinking, vibrant and happy school
• Work in a school community where parents are friendly, supportive and involved in school life
• Work with a great staff who support and value each other (we have fun!)
• Work in a well- resourced, organised and well cared for environment
• Be well supported by a leadership team with a genuine desire to promote and develop a healthy work life balance, who are visible and lead by example
• Work alongside an active and caring Governing Board
• Have training and support where appropriate to grow as a professional and work with outside agencies and schools

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.  (please ignore the apply button)

For more information and to arrange a visit please contact Claire Martin via the school office 020 8672 3957 or email recruitment@hillbrook.wandsworth.sch.uk

Completed application should be returned to the school either by email, post or fax. 

Closing & Shortlisting: 29 April 2019 (at noon)
Interview Date: 07 May 2019

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.

CVs are not accepted.

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: 750

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils