Recruitment

Thank you for your interest in working at Hotham.

We pride ourselves on being a great place to work – Hotham is a thriving school with a real community spirit. Visitors always remark on the welcome they receive from staff and children.

The school has a fantastic location in the heart of Putney. We are minutes away from the unique Putney Embankment and River Thames, and within walking distance of Putney High Street, which is well connected by tube, bus and rail. We have lower than average attrition for an inner city school with many of our staff with tenure of over 20 years.

At Hotham our focus is on achievement and opportunity for all, including our staff, and we take professional development very seriously. We are always looking to build and capitalise on potential within our staff team.

Current Vacancies

https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/jobs/job/Class-Teachers-full-time-Hotham-Primary-School/9108

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Class Teachers (full time)

Teachers Pay Scale

Permanent and Fixed-Term (until August 2027)

Required from September 2026

Hotham is a dynamic two form entry primary school in the heart of Putney, providing limitless opportunities for every child to aspire and succeed. We were graded ‘outstanding’ in all areas by Ofsted in February 2025.

We are looking to appoint a talented and enthusiastic practitioner to join our hard-working team.

We are looking for qualified teachers who can evidence:

  • A passion for teaching and learning;

  • Strong cross curriculum knowledge;

  • A desire to raise achievement for all pupils;

  • Resourcefulness and the ability to drive and embrace change;

  • A commitment to our school vision and shared values.

As a school, we can offer you:

  • A commitment to wellbeing; we have a well-being committee and regularly arrange social events;

  • Generous PPA time and technology that works;

  • A unique curriculum which aims to reduce teacher workload;

  • Opportunities to share your passion, both through our curriculum and a large range of clubs;

  • An open-minded and forward-thinking ethos;

  • Supportive parents and an amazing PTA;

  • Dedicated colleagues and a culture of mutual support;

  • Opportunities for professional development and career progression;

  • Free tea, coffee, milk and sugar provided in our spacious staffroom;

  • Delicious food cooked by our chef at affordable prices

  • A large, diverse and well-equipped school site.

ECTs and more experienced candidates are welcome to apply.  We are recruiting for full-time posts on a permanent and fixed-term basis from September 2026 to August 2027. Please make it clear in your application which post you are applying for, or if you would like to be considered for all.

We will be hosting visits for prospective candidates and would strongly encourage serious applicants to arrange a visit. The visit will be hosted by the headteacher and there will be the opportunity to ask questions informally. If you are interested in visiting, please email recruitment@hotham.wandsworth.sch.uk   

An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/.

Please return the completed application to the school either by email (preferred) recruitment@hotham.wandsworth.sch.uk, or post.

  • Closing date: Sunday 26th April 2026 (Midnight)

  • Interviews: Week commencing 4th May 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 a satisfactory DBS check and references

CVs are not accepted.

Get into teaching

Hotham is proud to work in partnership with Wandsworth Primary Schools’ Consortium (WPSC) supporting their outstanding programme of School-Centred Initial Teacher Training (SCITT).  Since 1996, WPSC has been accredited to train graduates to teach 3-7 and 5-11 year olds in primary schools.  The course provides trainees with the theoretical and practical experience needed to meet the standards for Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and the award of a Post-Graduate Certificate of Education with credits towards one third of a master’s degree. Their inclusive ethos ensures a highly supportive and personalised approach to learning with Ofsted noting that "Leaders across the consortium have very high aspirations for all trainees. The ITE curriculum has been meticulously designed to build confident, knowledgeable and reflective practitioners in the primary phase" (2023). 

SCITT also offers an Assessment Only Route for experienced, unqualified teachers already working in the UK. 

Full details can be found on the Wandsworth SCITT website: http://www.scitt.co.uk

Contact the Course Director, Sam Steward, on 0203 488 2805 for further information.