Job Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in a position at Clapham Manor Primary School and Nursery.

Job opportunities arise from time to time where members of our team move on to new posts in other areas or where we create new opportunities to better meet the needs of our children.

Vacancies are published here and on the Teach Lambeth website, sometimes they are also advertised locally and/or nationally.

We are proud to serve a wonderfully diverse community, and we are committed to equality of opportunity and to creating a workplace and school community where everyone feels respected, supported and able to thrive. We strongly encourage applications from candidates of all ethnicities, backgrounds and lived experiences.

Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA)

Start Date: September 2026      

Salary: Scale 6, sp 18-20 £37,509 -£38,637 (pro rata)

Contract type: 35 Hours, Monday to Friday (8:30am - 4:30pm), Term Time Only

Contract Term: Fixed Term to 31st August 2027

Are you an experienced HLTA with a Level 4 Higher Level Teaching Assistant qualification, or equivalent experience, looking to join a highly committed and enthusiastic staff team at our supportive, dynamic and vibrant school?

Clapham Manor Primary School and Nursery seeks an experienced HLTA who can work alongside our dedicated teaching staff to inspire, motivate and challenge pupils to achieve the highest levels of progress and attainment. The successful candidate will be responsible for covering classes in the absence of the class teacher, working with classes throughout the whole school and liaising closely with the teachers, who will provide the planning for the lessons. Energy, optimism and enthusiasm are essential in order to share our passion for ‘growing brighter futures’.

HLTA Advert

HLTA Job Description

Lambeth Application Form

Learning Mentor

Start Date: September 2026      

Salary: Scale 5 Sp 12 to 15 (£34.359 - £35,892 pro rata)

Contract type: 35 Hours, Monday to Friday (8:30am - 4:30pm), Term Time Only

Contract Term: Fixed Term to 31st August 2027

Outstanding Learning Mentor required to work within our new internal nurture provision from September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for an outstanding Learning Mentor to work within our new nurture provision from September 2026.  The Learning Mentor of the Nurture Provision is responsible for ensuring effective provision for the children in their care, with a focus on emotional development and support.

The role will include facilitating ‘family style’ lunch provision for our nurture children and running individual and group activities based on Thrive and other recognised social and emotional interventions. The Learning Mentors will be required to attend weekly staff training sessions and INSET days.

Learning Mentor Advert

Learning Mentor Job Description

Lambeth Application Form

Lower School Lead (Early Reading)

Start Date: September 2026      

Salary: Inner London Pay Scale + TLR2A

Contract type: Full Time

Contract Term: Permanent

Are you an experienced and inspirational upper KS1 teacher, looking to join a dynamic and vibrant school in the heart of Clapham?

Clapham Manor Primary School seeks an experienced and inspiring Year 1 – Year 3 class teacher with a passion for learning who can inspire, motivate and challenge pupils to achieve the highest levels of progress and attainment. The successful teacher will be responsible for the Early Reading/Phonics across the school, to drive forward improvement in this key area and be part of the schools SiT (School Improvement Team).

You will join a talented and hardworking staff team, supported by the Head of School, Executive Headteacher and Governors who are committed to fostering a culture of team work, and collaboration. This job role is not appropriate for ECTs.

Lower School Lead Advert

Lower School Lead Job Description

Lambeth Application Form