Summary

School name
Horniman Primary School
Address
Horniman Drive, London, SE23 3BP
School type
Local authority maintained school, ages 5 to 11
Education phase
Primary
Age range
5 to 11
Size
201 pupils enrolled
Website address
http://www.hornimanprimary.com (opens in new tab)

About Horniman Primary School

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 unique school in a changing landscape and the governors and leadership team are looking for teachers who; 


·       Are creative, innovative and reflective practitioners 


·       Can excel within a hard-working team, with strong leadership 


·       Can be part of the school’s vision to give our children the very best opportunities in all aspects of their school life 


·       Are enthusiastic and have high expectations of themselves and the children they teach 


·       Have a dedication to educating the whole child 


·       Is interested in utilising the outdoors to extend and enhance learning 


·       Enjoys the arts 


Our governors are keen to ensure our staff is representative of our school’s diverse community and would therefore welcome applicants from people from the BAME community. 

We can offer you: 


·       A small, unique and inclusive school, in a great location known for its excellence in music and the arts with a vast selection of extended activities.  


·       A school community that looks after staff and is always willing to learn and grow 


·       A school committed to enrichment - we are an eco-school and have achieved gold in Primary Arts Mark 


·       Fantastic children and families 


·       A supportive working environment with opportunities for meaningful professional development and an experienced team  

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 hr@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 15th May 2026, 12 noon. Interviews will be held Tuesday 19th & 20th May 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    

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.

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Horniman Drive, London, SE23 3BP

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