Teaching Vacancies • London SW18 5ST
About this role
What skills and experience we're looking for
Do you have the passion and skills to be part of our school team, creating an inspiring and nurturing environment for our children? This is an exciting opportunity for a Class Teacher to be part of something incredibly special.
‘Ready to learn, Inspired to achieve, Prepared for life’
We are seeking to appoint a dedicated, enthusiastic and creative class teacher. The year group will be decided based on candidate’s experience, interests and the needs of the pupils in our school.
The successful candidates will
- Have excellent interpersonal skills with pupils, staff and parents
- Be able to enthuse, inspire and engage pupils
- Plan and deliver exciting lessons
- Be dedicated to raising standards for all pupils
What the school offers its staff
West Hill Primary is a one form entry school situated in the centre of Wandsworth, London with excellent transport links.
We are proud to be a caring, inclusive community school. Our pupils represent the full diversity of this vibrant part of London with over 50% coming from ethnic minority backgrounds and a large proportion of pupils with EAL and SEN. We celebrate our diversity, it is what makes our school strong, as it provides a wide enrichment of life for our pupils and an understanding and respect for our differences.
We can offer excellent training and career development and provide excellent support for ECTs.
What we can offer you
- A friendly, dedicated staff team who believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school.
- A welcoming environment with happy and enthusiastic well-behaved pupils.
- A dedicated and skilled Governing Body who work hard to support our school community.
- The opportunity to work with a school, which strives to make a real difference in pupil’s lives.
Further details about the role
Visits to West Hill Primary are welcomed and encouraged for anyone considering applying for this post.
To book in a visit please contact info@westhill.wandsworth.sch.uk
An Application Form, 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 Business Manager by email - tahira.khan@westhill.wandsworth.sch.uk.
Closing Date
Wednesday 3rd June 2026 (at 9.00 am)
Interviews and selection tasks will be held week commencing Monday 8th June 2026
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 safer recruitment checks including an online search and enhanced DBS check.
CVs are not accepted.
West Hill Primary School
5 Merton Road
Wandsworth
London
SW18 5ST
020 8874 5900
info@westhill.wandsworth.sch.uk
Headteacher
Mr Richard Milsom
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 safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS check. CVs are not accepted.