KS1 Teaching Assistant (immediate start)
Hurlingham School is delighted to invite applications for a KS1 teaching assistant at Hurlingham Prep.
The appointment will commence as soon as possible.
The successful candidate will be an exemplary educational practitioner who will embrace the core values of Hurlingham and be a highly qualified, dynamic and caring teaching assistant, who is keen to work collaboratively with colleagues and to play an active role in the life of the whole school.
Our vision for the school is to establish a learning community where we are viewed as “more than just a school”, where learning is at the heart for all; pupils, staff and parents. A culture of personal development and collaborative endeavour which is innovative, pushes boundaries and puts no ceiling on possibilities.
The deadline for applications is midday on Friday 11th September 2026 although please be aware that they will be considered as they are received.
Please complete the application form (link below) and submit it together with a covering letter outlining your reasons for applying for the post to the Head, Simon Gould, either:
by email to: recruitment@hurlinghamschool.co.uk or
by post to: Simon Gould, Hurlingham School, 122 Putney Bridge Road, London SW15 2NQ.
KS1 Teaching Assistant Job Description
Assistant Head: Academic Standards and Assessment
We are delighted to invite applications for the post of Assistant Head: Academic Standards and Assessment at Hurlingham School. This is a Senior Leadership Team position, combined with an Upper Key Stage 2 class teacher role. The appointment will commence in either April or September 2027, depending on the availability of the successful candidate.
The successful candidate will be an exemplary educational practitioner who will embrace the core values of Hurlingham, provide thoughtful and collaborative leadership, and play a key role in the next phase of the School’s development. This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and highly organised leader to help strengthen academic rigour across the School, with particular responsibility for assessment, reporting, monitoring and the response to identified learning gaps. In addition, the successful candidate will possess strong academic credibility, excellent professional judgement and the ability to support and challenge colleagues constructively. They will work closely with the Head, SLT, Heads of Section, the Academic Team, the Head of Learning Support and Middle Leaders to ensure that every pupil is supported and challenged to make strong progress. Please see the candidate brief for more details.
Applications will be considered as they are received. The deadline for applications is midday on Friday 2 October.
Please complete the application form (link below) and submit it together with a covering letter outlining your reasons for applying for the post to the Head, Simon Gould, either:
by email to: recruitment@hurlinghamschool.co.uk or
by post to: Simon Gould, Hurlingham School, 122 Putney Bridge Road, London SW15 2NQ.
Assistant Head - Academic Standards & Assessments Job Description
Assistant Head - Person Specification
KS2 Teacher Job Description 2026