Reception Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

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 workin a dynamic and caring school where your well-being and continuingprofessional development are of great importance, then Penwortham could be theschool for you. We are looking for acreative, enthusiastic and excellent teacher to join our dynamic team ofleaders, teacher and support staff. Ourchildren and school community are looking for a teacher who is: anexcellent classroom practitioner with high expectations of achievement andbehaviour ableto raise standards of achievement for all children ableto work as part of a supportive team ableto lead a core subject or key school improvement area ableto support the values of the school committedto working in partnership with parents and the community Positive,innovative and has high aspirations for the school What the school offers its staff Wecan offer you: Awelcoming and caring school with happy, motivated and well-behaved children. Attractive, well-resourced buildings and grounds Thesupport of hardworking and dedicated staff team Asupportive SLTY and governing body who cares about your well-being andprofessional development Accessto our employee assistance programme Afriendly and supportive parent community Visitsto the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Please call Clair Varrow ourSenior Administration Office on 020 8769 3949 to book a visit. Shouldyou have any queries, kindly contact Luisa Fernandez by email pa@penwortham.wandsworth.sch.uk 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 tracked-linktrack auxclick->tracked-linktrack contextmenu->tracked-linktrack" data-tracked-link-target="link" data-link-type="international_teacher_advice_link_job_listing" href="https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk/non-uk-teachers">help you understand your next steps. Aninformation pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can bedownloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/ Completedapplications should be returned to the school either by email to jobs@penwortham.wandsworth.sch.ukor post: Penwortham Primary School, Penwortham Road, Streatham, London, SW166RJ ClosingDate: 07 October 2025 (at noon) Interviewdate: 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.

Location: London,London, GB

Posted Date: 9/17/2025