Reception Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Penwortham Primary School, London, SW16 6RJ26 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Start January 2026
Closing date
7 October 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
11 September 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - (Fixed Term for Two Terms Spring & Summer 2026) - Maternity or parental leave cover
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
If you’d like to work in a dynamic and caring school where your well-being and continuing professional development are of great importance, then Penwortham could be the school for you.
We are looking for a creative, enthusiastic and excellent teacher to join our dynamic team of leaders, teacher and support staff.
- Our children and school community are looking for a teacher who is:
- an excellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of achievement and behaviour
- able to raise standards of achievement for all children
- able to work as part of a supportive team
- able to lead a core subject or key school improvement area
- able to support the values of the school
- committed to working in partnership with parents and the community
- Positive, innovative and has high aspirations for the school
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 and dedicated staff team
- A supportive SLTY and governing body who cares about your well-being and professional development
- Access to our employee assistance programme
- A friendly and supportive parent community
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please call Clair Varrow our Senior Administration Office on 020 8769 3949 to book a visit.
Should you have any queries, kindly contact Luisa Fernandez by email pa@penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk
Further information about the job
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 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: 07 October 2025 (at noon)
Interview date: 15 October 2025
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
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.
Upload 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 size
- 669 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Penwortham Primary School website
- Email address
- pa@penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk
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 pa@penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk.
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