Class Teacher KS1 or KS2
Riversdale Primary School, London, SW18 5JP32 days remaining to apply
Start date details
TBC
Closing date
20 March 2026 at 11:59pm
Date listed
13 February 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers Pay Scale (Main & Upper)
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you a reflective, ambitious and values-driven teacher committed to ensuring that every lesson counts?
Riversdale Primary School is seeking an excellent classroom practitioner to join our committed and forward-thinking team. This is an opportunity to teach in a school where high expectations, strong relationships and inclusive practice sit at the heart of everything we do.
We welcome applications from both Early Career Teachers and experienced colleagues who are passionate about securing strong progress and creating purposeful, engaging classrooms.
About the Role
The successful candidate will take responsibility for a class across KS1 or KS2, as determined annually by the Headteacher.
You will:
- Plan and deliver high-quality, well-sequenced lessons that enable all pupils to make strong progress,
- Create a well-ordered, secure and nurturing learning environment,
- Use assessment intelligently to inform teaching and next steps,
- Adapt teaching to meet the needs of all learners, including pupils with SEND and those who are disadvantaged,
- Work closely with school leaders to track progress and implement timely intervention,
- Develop positive, professional relationships with parents and carers,
- Contribute actively to phase and whole-school development.
About You
We are looking for a teacher who:
- Has secure subject and curriculum knowledge,
- Demonstrates strong classroom management and establishes clear routines,
- Plans thoughtfully and teaches with clarity and purpose,
- Uses assessment effectively to inform adaptation and challenge,
- Holds high expectations for all pupils, academically and socially,
- Works collaboratively and contributes positively to a professional team,
- Is reflective, open to feedback and committed to continual professional growth.
Experience of working in an inclusive setting and adapting provision for pupils with additional needs would be advantageous.
What the school offers its staff
At Riversdale, we believe that classroom practice is the most powerful lever for improving outcomes. We therefore expect careful planning, precise assessment and consistently high expectations for behaviour, presentation and achievement.
About Us
Riversdale Primary School is a nurturing, ambitious and values-led school. We are proud to hold Gold: Rights Respecting School (UNICEF) status and to celebrate our rich multicultural diversity. Our children are happy, exceptionally well behaved, eager to learn and supportive of one another.
We are committed to continuously improving the quality of education and to developing well-rounded, thoughtful individuals.
Riversdale Primary School holds Flagship School status with the Inclusion Quality Mark, reflecting our whole-school commitment to inclusive practice.
You will join:
- Passionate and dedicated teaching and support staff,
- Supportive governors and engaged families,
- A culture of collaboration, professional dialogue and shared responsibility.
What We Offer
- A supportive and ambitious environment where professional development is prioritised,
- Clear systems and strong leadership,
- Engaged families and well-behaved pupils,
- A school community that values reflection, inclusion and high standards.
Further information about the job
We strongly encourage prospective candidates to visit the school to see our classrooms in action and meet our team.
For further information or to arrange a visit, please contact Svenja Taylor in the school office on 020 8874 6904 or email staylor@riversdaleschool.org.uk.
An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.
For enquiries regarding the application process, please contact Nadia Caldecott, HR Officer, on 020 8874 6904 or email ncaldecott@riversdaleschool.org.uk.
Completed applications should be submitted to: ssousa@riversdaleschool.org.uk.
Closing Date: Friday 20th March
(Midnight)
Shortlisting: Monday 23rd March
Interviews: Thursday 26th March
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
CVs will not be accepted.
Riversdale Primary School
302a Merton Road,
Wandsworth, London
SW18 5JP
Tel: 020 8874 6904
Interim Headteacher – Steven Sousa
Website:
www.riversdaleschool.org.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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.
About Riversdale Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 376 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Riversdale Primary School website
- Email address
- ssousa@riversdaleschool.org.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8874 6904
Arranging a visit to Riversdale Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email ssousa@riversdaleschool.org.uk.
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