19 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    Required September 2023

  • Closing date

    19 April 2023 at 11:59pm

  • Date listed

    15 March 2023

Job details

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Contract type

Fixed term - 1-year fixed contract- Maternity Cover

Pay scale

Main Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

You will have experience of:

  • Setting high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge pupils.
  • Planning and teaching well-structured lessons.
  • Monitoring and being accountable for pupils’ attainment, progress and outcomes.
  • Setting high expectations of behaviour.
  • Communicating effectively with parents with regard to pupils’ achievements and well-being.
  • Making a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of a school.

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

  • Excellent career advancement continuing professional development opportunities.
  • An inclusive and collaborative whole school community.
  • A warm, welcoming and creative environment, with an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and committed team.
  • Polite, happy and engaged children with a great enthusiasm for learning.
  • Supportive parents and governors committed to our school ethos.

Further details about the role

Are you passionate about teaching? Would you like to make a marked difference to our school community with a particular focus on improving the life chances and life choices of all our children? If so, then we would welcome an application from interested, dedicated, highly skilled and enthusiastic candidates.

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspiring Class Teacher for either Early Years, KS1 or KS2 and we welcome applications from ECT’s or experienced teachers.

Visits are very much encouraged and/or initial phone conversations with Dionne Morris our Headteacher. Contact the school to arrange a visit by phone on 020 8672 3480 or by emailadmin@furzedown.wandsworth.sch.uk . For more information about the school, please visit our website:www.furzedown.wandsworth.sch.uk

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

Completed applications are to be returned to recruitment@furzedown.wandsworth.sch.uk

Application Closing Date: Wednesday 19th April 2023 Interview Date: Week of 24th April 2023

Furzedown is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS clearance.

Furzedown Primary School Beclands Road
Tooting, London
SW17 9TJ
Telephone: 0208 672 3480
Headteacher: Mrs. D. Morris


Applying for the job

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@furzedown.wandsworth.sch.uk

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

About Furzedown Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
View all Primaryjobs
School size
367 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Phone number
020 8672 3480

Furzedown Primary School and Nursery is situated in Tooting, South West London in the borough of Wandsworth. We are a two form entry primary school catering for a diverse group of children from a varied and rich background. We provide a safe secure setting that aims to educate the whole child.

Arranging a visit to Furzedown Primary School

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

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