The Role

20 Hours per week
September 2021 start

Penwortham Primary School in Streatham, South West London, is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and forward thinking teacher of Pottery and Ceramics to contribute to the development of our varied and exciting curriculum. Crafts are an integral part of Penwortham education, as the school Pottery has been in operation for many years and the current teacher is retiring.

The School has a designated Pottery room with an electric front loading kiln in a small adjacent room.

The successful applicant will not necessarily need a teaching qualification but will require a qualification or similar experience in Pottery/Ceramics.

Job Description:

• day to day management of the school pottery;
• teaching all year groups (Years 1 to 6) in the pottery room during the academic year and visiting the reception classes to work with the younger children;
• planning a scheme of work and lesson plans which will include liaising with classroom teachers to ensure the pottery projects are linked to the curriculum and agreeing a timetable;
• making prototypes, doing research and photocopying visual resources;
• liaising with Pottery/crafts for ordering materials and servicing the kiln;
• processing/recycling clay (no pug mill);
• glazing pots, packing and firing the kiln;
• setting up displays;
• Wrapping up and distributing finished work.

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
• Dedicated commitment to your professional development, which includes strong links with other schools.
• Access to the Employee Assistance programme
• Annual salary £27,075 FTE (£16,660 pro rata) 20 hours a week

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please call Clair Varrow our Senior Admin Officer on 020 8769 3949 to book a visit.

Should you have any queries, kindly contact Julie Watts by email pa@penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk

An Application Form and supported documents can be downloaded below. 

Completed applications should be returned to the school either by email to: jobs@penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk or post: 

Penwortham Primary School, Penwortham Road, Streatham, London SW16 6RJ.

Closing Date: Friday 2^nd July 2021 (at noon)
Interview date: Tuesday 6^th July 2021

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 and references will be taken up if you’re shortlisted and prior to interview.

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: (646) – Group 4

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils