Job Vacancies
Class Teachers
fixed-term (1 year) from September 2025
Salary: MPS (including Inner London Allowance)
Heronsgate is a popular outstanding 4 form entry primary school with a campus in West Thamesmead and one in Woolwich, opposite the Royal Arsenal development.
Our pupils are looking for enthusiastic and highly motivated teachers with high expectations of children.
Applications from apprentices and ECTs are very welcome.
“This is an exceptional school. Staff and pupils are fully committed to the school’s aim which is ‘to discover and realise the genius in everyone’. Staff said that they appreciate the training and support they receive and that leaders care about their well-being. One member of staff spoke for many when they stated, ‘I would not want to work anywhere else’.”
Ofsted, December 2022
We are well resourced with an attractive outdoor environment and are keen to continue and enhance your professional development. Career progression for our staff is a high priority.
For further information, please call Natasha Reay on 020 8317 0809.
Class Teacher Application Form
Equal Opportunities Form
Class Teacher Job Description
Class Teacher Person Specification
Please send completed forms to: ea@heronsgate.greenwich.sch.uk (CV’s not accepted)
Closing date for applications: Friday 6th June 2025, 8am
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
Midday Meals Supervisor
Scale 1 Spine Point 3 £6,908* actual gross salary
*10 hours per week, 39 weeks per year
Our School is looking for a friendly and enthusiastic individual to join our supervisory team at Heronsgate Primary School.
You will be responsible to the Headteacher for securing the safety, welfare and good conduct of pupils in the premises of the school during the midday break. You may be placed at either of our two sites in Thamesmead and Woolwich.
To be successful you should have:
Proven experience of supervising children in a paid or unpaid capacity
An understanding of the importance of the school meal / packed lunch and the midday break as a social and educational occasion
An understanding of the importance of safeguarding and the wellbeing of children
An ability to work as a member of a team
The ability to relate to pupils and to deal with them patiently and firmly using positive strategies
Please email Natasha Reay on ea@heronsgate.greenwich.sch.uk if you wish to find out more information.
Closing date: Monday 2nd June 2025, 8am
Midday Meals Supervisor Application Form
Equal Opportunities Form
Midday Meals Supervisor Job Description
Midday Meals Supervisor Person Specification
Please return completed forms (CV’s not accepted) to: Natasha Reay ea@heronsgate.greenwich.sch.uk
At Heronsgate Primary School the health, safety and wellbeing of every child is our top priority. We expect all staff, governors and volunteers to share this commitment to safeguarding our pupils.
Our school has policies and procedures in place to deal with safeguarding issues, such as a strict selection and recruitment process for staff and regular volunteers. All candidates must be willing to undergo an enhanced DBS check. As part of the school's safer recruitment process, candidates shortlisted will be subject to online checks being carried out in accordance with the DfE's Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
We will not accept applicants who are not suitable to work with children and young people.