16 days remaining to apply

  • Start date details

    As soon as possible

  • Closing date

    2 July 2026 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    16 June 2026

Job details

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Part time

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 YEAR FIXED TERM CONTRACT with the possibility of permanent contract Required as soon as possible

Actual salary

Salary: Unqualified Teacher Scale - Pay range £19,840.10 to £28,695.80

What skills and experience we're looking for

Our fantastic children and school community are looking for a French PPA Cover HLTA who ideally has experience of covering classes in a primary school setting and is confident in covering all aspects of the MFL national curriculum.

You must be:

  • an excellent practitioner eager to continue to develop teaching and learning in French across the school
  • able to inspire and motivate children to raise standards of achievement by delivering fun, inspiring and engaging French lessons adapting to meet the needs of all children
  • able to successfully monitor, evaluate and develop teaching and learning using assessment for learning
  • experienced and skilled in behaviour management
  • committed to support the values of the school and to work in partnership with leaders and the wider community
  • able to demonstrate a commitment to the wellbeing and safeguarding of children
  • able to show the personal and professional qualities to be a positive role model and work enthusiastically and effectively alongside teaching staff

What the school offers its staff

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, friendly 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.
  • Access to the Employee Assistance programme and Place2Think (Place2Be) for staff

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.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/

Completed application should be returned to the school by email - jobs@penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing date: 02 July 2026 (at noon)

Interview date: 09 July 2026

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

School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
669 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
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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.

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