Class Teachers (x2) in ASD Base - Southmead Primary School

About Us

Required for September 2025
Not suitable for ECTs

This is an incredibly exciting time for Southmead Primary School! Through recent changes in leadership, curricula and learning environments, our values remain strong and it is a nurturing and vibrant place to learn.

If you invested in a teaching career because you would like to make a difference to local communities and improve pupils’ life chances; Southmead Primary may be the place for you.

Our highly-skilled and dedicated staff team is committed to providing all pupils with the highest quality of education and ensuring that they achieve their full potential. Our children are also aspirational for themselves and they love learning. Their unique talents and abilities are celebrated and developed so that pupils are proud of their progress and achievements.

We are a hard-working, ambitious staff team with a high morale. We prioritise CPD and peer-learning opportunities and we are an outward-facing, innovative school.

We are proud of our diversity and we welcome applications from all.  We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our young people and all our staff share this vital commitment.  

We are looking for someone who: 

• is an organised, experienced, enthusiastic and highly effective teacher.
• has experience of teaching pupils on the Autistic Spectrum
• Is committed to developing their teaching skills.
• has strong communication skills.
• drives high standards of pupil achievement and behaviour.
• is committed to safeguarding all our children and their emotional well-being.

In return we will offer you:

• Engaged children who love learning and are proud of their school.
• A welcoming, caring and dedicated staff team who are committed to the best outcomes for our pupils.
• Excellent opportunities for continued professional development.
• A strong, ambitious and supportive leadership team.
• A nurturing, inclusive culture and ethos that values all members of the school community.

Open Day – an opportunity to drop in and tour the school, shown round by a member of the SLT, will be on Wednesday 11th June from 9.30am to 2pm. Please contact Eleanor Arnold on 0208 788 8901 or via email eleanor.arnold@southmead.wandsworth.sch.uk to let her know what time you will be visiting.

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

Completed application should be returned to the school by email: eleanor.arnold@southmead.wandsworth.sch.uk

Closing date: Sunday 15th June 2025 at 5pm

Shortlisting will take place on Monday 16th June 2025
Shortlisted candidates only will be informed by email that day,
Interviews will take place on Wednesday 18th June 2025

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 DBS check. CVs are not accepted.

Southmead Primary School
Princes Way
London
SW19 6QT
Tel: 0208 788 8901
Fax: 0208 788 8782
Email: office@southmead.wandsworth.sch.uk