Henwick Primary School

Belonging,
Respect,
Compassion,

Collaboration,
Ambition.

Job Vacancies

Current vacancies within our school 

Class Teacher

  • Salary: MPS or UPS (open to ECTs)
  • Contract type: fixed term for one year
  • Start date: Wednesday 2nd September 2026

Are you passionate about teaching and learning and motivated to give children fantastic experiences and support them to achieve their very best? We are looking for a brilliant class teacher to join our enthusiastic and committed team. 

The successful candidate will:

  • Be passionate and knowledgeable about teaching, learning and curriculum design
  • Value and demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
  • Be actively engaged with the current educational landscape, research and committed to developing their practice
  • Understand how to build and manage positive relationships with children, families and the whole Henwick and Ambition Federation community
  • Be ready and excited for the next step of their teaching journey

We can offer:

  • Motivated, polite children who are a joy to be around
  • A commitment to your professional development and opportunities for career progression
  • Thoughtful, hardworking and supportive colleagues in school and across our federation
  • A reflective senior leadership team that is outward facing and takes wellbeing seriously, including the choice of where to take your PPA, wellbeing days and specialist teachers in MFL and PE
  • The chance to be part of our journey and make a real difference

About Henwick Primary School

Henwick Primary School is a diverse, welcoming school that values belonging, respect, compassion, collaboration and ambition. We are part of a vibrant partnership of three schools, The Ambition Federation. The Henwick team is dedicated, caring and puts the children at the heart of everything we do. The school’s strong ethos and commitment to belonging ensures everyone feels valued at Henwick and is able to flourish and achieve their very best.

Visits: We strongly encourage visits to our school and phone calls – come and see us! To arrange a school visit or phone call with the Headteacher, Claire Lotriet, please contact Judy Gibbons:  jgibbons@henwick.greenwich.sch.uk 

To apply: Download an application pack below:

Class Teacher JD

Class Teacher PS

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Application Form

Return all completed applications electronically to jgibbons@henwick.greenwich.sch.uk 

  • Closing date for applications: Monday 18th May 2026 at 12:00 midday
  • Shortlisting: Tuesday 19th May 2026
  • Interviews: Thursday 21st May 2026

Henwick Primary School and The Ambition Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful candidate will require an enhanced DBS clearance.

Current vacancies within our partnership of schools

Class Teacher

Salary:   Inner London Teachers Pay Scale

Contract Type/Term: Full time, Permanent

Start Date: July 2026 or September 2026

Closing Date: 5pm on Monday 11th May 2026

The leadership team of Eglinton Primary School and Early Years Centre is looking to appoint an outstanding Class Teacher at the school. We are keen to hear from both experienced teachers and ECTs who have the potential to develop and operate at outstanding levels.

We are part of an innovative and outward-looking Federation with two local schools – Ambition Federation. Together we constantly seek new ways to develop teaching and learning. Our values of Mutual Respect, Resilience, Pride, Co-operation, Responsibility and Independence are at the core of all we offer. 

To apply: Please complete a full application form.  Please email Debbie Muirhead for an application form or if you are interested in visiting the School please contact the Eglinton School Office on 0208 854 6917. 

Return all completed applications electronically to sao@eglinton.greenwich.sch.uk by 5pm on Monday 11th May 2026.

Interviews: Scheduled for Friday 15th May 2026

 References will be obtained prior to interviews

 We are committed to Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. Successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS and other pre-employment checks including health checks. References will be obtained for all shortlisted applicants prior to interview.

Class Teacher April 26 JD-PS

Application Form Teaching & Support Staff