Class Teacher

Hotham Primary School, London, SW15 1PN

38 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 September 2026

• Closing date

  26 April 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  19 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Teacher Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking for qualified teachers who can evidence:

• A passion for teaching and learning;
• Strong cross curriculum knowledge;
• A desire to raise achievement for all pupils;
• Resourcefulness and the ability to drive and embrace change;
• A commitment to our school vision and shared values.

What the school offers its staff

As a school, we can offer you:

• A commitment to wellbeing; we have a well-being committee and regularly arrange social events;
• Generous PPA time and technology that works;
• A unique curriculum which aims to reduce teacher workload;
• Opportunities to share your passion, both through our curriculum and a large range of clubs;
• An open-minded and forward-thinking ethos;
• Supportive parents and an amazing PTA;
• Dedicated colleagues and a culture of mutual support;
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression;
• Free tea, coffee, milk and sugar provided in our spacious staffroom;
• Delicious food cooked by our chef at affordable prices
• A large, diverse and well-equipped school site.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

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 a satisfactory DBS check and references.

CVs are not accepted.

Applying for the job

This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

Recruitment brochure - Teacher September 2026.pdf - 1.01 MB (opens in new tab)

Class Teacher Advert Sept 2026.docx - 30.9 KB (opens in new tab)

zz - Application form.doc - 183 KB (opens in new tab)

About Hotham Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 362 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Hotham Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@hotham.wandsworth.sch.uk
• Phone number: 020 8788 6468
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/hotham-primary-school

Hotham is a dynamic two form entry primary school in the heart of Putney, providing limitless opportunities for every child to aspire and succeed. We were graded ‘outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted in February 2025.

Arranging a visit to Hotham Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@hotham.wandsworth.sch.uk.

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