Class Teacher
Penwortham Primary School, London, SW16 6RJ38 days remaining to apply
Start date details
January 2027 start (2 term maternity cover)
Closing date
2 November 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
25 September 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
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
- Main Pay Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic and excellent teacher to join our supportive team of teachers and support staff.
Our children and school community are looking for a teacher who is:
- An excellent, child centred and innovative practitioner with high expectations of achievement and behaviour
- passionate about teaching and raising standards for all children
- committed to working in close partnership with all stakeholders
- able to contribute to and support the values and ambitions of the school
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to the well-being and safety of children.
What the school offers its staff
If you’d like to work in a dynamic and caring school where your well-being and continuing professional development is of great importance, then Penwortham could be the school for you.
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 and access to our employee assistance programme
- A friendly and supportive parent community
- Strong commitment to your professional development
Further information about the job
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 Luisa Fernandez pa@penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk
An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/.
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: 2nd
November 2026 (at noon)
Interview date: 5th
November 2026
References will be taken up if you’re shortlisted and prior to interview.
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 not exempt from the rehabilitation of offenders Act 1974 and is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, a soft online presence check and an overseas police check if applicable.
CV’s will not be accepted.
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
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 an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Penwortham Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 675 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- jobs@penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 8769 3949
Penwortham is a dynamic and caring school where the well-being of our staff and pupils are of great importance. We are a successful 3 form of entry school with a strong community spirit, happy children, passionate staff and a dedicated governing body.
Arranging a visit to Penwortham Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email jobs@penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk.
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