Part Time Class Teacher
Horniman Primary School, London, SE23 3BP23 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 January 2027
Closing date
4 December 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 November 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher or lecturer
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Part time: Wednesday to Friday
Contract type
- Fixed term - until July 2027
Full time equivalent salary
- £41,729 to £54,131 a year depending on experience
What skills and experience we're looking for
Horniman is a successful small community school that loves creativity and the outdoors. The governors and leadership team are looking for teachers who;
- can excel within a hard-working team
- can help fulfil the school’s vision and uphold the school’s values
- are enthusiastic and have high expectations of themselves and the children they teach
- are creative, innovative and reflective practitioners
- are interested in utilising the arts and the outdoors to extend and enhance learning
What the school offers its staff
- A small, unique and inclusive school, in a great location known for its excellence in music and the arts, with an amazing enrichment offer.
- A supportive working environment with opportunities for meaningful professional development and a commitment to staff wellbeing
- Fantastic children and a welcoming community
Further information about the job
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 Horniman Primary School
- Organisation type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- Size
- 201 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 5 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- Email address
- admin@horniman.lewisham.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02086993190
Horniman is a successful small school that loves creativity and the outdoors.
The Role In our most recent report (December 2023), Ofsted said: · The school has high expectations of pupils. They achieve well, particularly in reading and mathematics. · The school’s coherent curriculum starts with the early years. It is carefully designed to ensure that pupils build sufficient knowledge over time. · Pupils with SEND benefit from effective adaptations to teaching, and they achieve well. · The school is ambitious for all pupils to learn how to read. The phonics curriculum is carefully structured, and it is delivered effectively. · Staff are proud to be a part of this school. They work as a team. They appreciate that leaders are supportive and approachable. Leaders do all they can to ensure that workload remains manageable.
What we are looking for:
Horniman is a successful small community school that loves creativity and the outdoors. The governors and leadership team are looking for teachers who;· can excel within a hard-working team· can help fulfil the school’s vision and uphold the school’s values· are enthusiastic and have high expectations of themselves and the children they teach· are creative, innovative and reflective practitioners· are interested in utilising the arts and the outdoors to extend and enhance learning
We can offer you:· A small, unique and inclusive school, in a great location known for its excellence in music and the arts, with an amazing enrichment offer. · A supportive working environment with opportunities for meaningful professional development and a commitment to staff wellbeing · Fantastic children and a welcoming community
Salary details Salary will be according to experience on inner London pay scale.
Further information Horniman Primary School 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.
Applications must be made on the Lewisham application form for the attention of the Headteacher, Andrew Pickering, and sent to Sharron Henriques, School Business Manager at admin@horniman.lewisham.sch.uk .CVs will not be accepted.
Location Horniman Primary School, Horniman Drive, Forest Hill, London SE23 3BP. The school has ample on street parking and is just a 15-minute walk from Forest Hill mainline station. For more information visit our website: https://www.hornimanprimary.com/vacancies
Closing date
The closing date is Friday 4th December 2026, 12 noon. Interviews will be held Tuesday 8th December 2026; please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Visits to the school are warmly welcomed; please contact the school office to arrange an appointment on 020 8699 3190 or email admin@horniman.lewisham.sch.uk
Arranging a visit to Horniman Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@horniman.lewisham.sch.uk.
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