Bilingual (English/French) KS2 Class Teacher
Shaftesbury Park Primary School, London, SW11 5UW20 days remaining to apply
Start date details
To start January 2026
Closing date
5 November 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
16 October 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for a determined and talented bilingual (English/French) KS2 teacher who has high expectations of pupil achievement and is excited by our innovative and globally relevant curriculum that prepares children for the challenges of the workplace in an increasingly global future.
You will:
- Have QTS
- Be fluent in French and English
- Be passionate about making a real difference.
- Be an outstanding practitioner, who is both self-motivated and works well in a team
- Enjoy working with a diverse community.
- Have a proven track record of pupil progress and closing gaps in attainment.
What the school offers its staff
Shaftesbury Park Primary School is an award winning, Rights Respecting State School in Battersea and the first school in the UK to be awarded the prestigious LabelfrancEducation quality seal, granted to schools outside France with 'French Bilingual Sections of extremely high quality’.
We can offer:
- A forward thinking, ambitious school environment with a strong commitment to bilingual (English/French) learning
- A leadership team that invests in staff wellbeing and professional development
- Fantastic children who are hardworking and keen to learn
- A chance to innovate and lead within a school known both nationally and internationally for its work on bilingual education
- A committed staff team.
Further information about the job
Come and see what makes Shaftesbury Park so unique.
To arrange a visit or request an application pack, please contact Mrs Christine Imms (School Business Manager) on 020 7228 3652 or at info@shaftesburypark.wandsworth.sch.uk. You can also visit our website https://shaftesburypark.wandsworth.sch.uk/ to find out more about our fantastic school!
An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/.
Completed application should be returned to the school either by email info@shaftesburypark.wandsworth.sch.uk or post.
Candidates are advised to submit applications early to avoid disappointment as we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date.
Closing date: 05
November 2025 (at noon)
Interviews: from week
commencing 10 November 2025
Safeguarding Notice
Shaftesbury Park Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, online searches, references, and where applicable, prohibition from teaching/ management checks.
As this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, shortlisted candidates will also be required to disclose relevant criminal history.
Equal Opportunities
Shaftesbury Park Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all.
CVs are not accepted.
Shaftesbury
Park Primary School
Headteacher:
Mrs Bunmi Richards
Ashbury
Road, London
SW11
5UW
Tel:
020 7228 3652 Fax: 020 7223 0584
Email:
info@shaftesburypark.wandsworth.sch.uk
Commitment to safeguarding
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 an enhanced DBS check.
As this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020,
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Upload additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Shaftesbury Park Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary
- School size
- 353 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Shaftesbury Park Primary School website
- Email address
- info@shaftesburypark.wandsworth.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 020 7228 3652
Shaftesbury Park Primary School is an award winning, Rights Respecting State School in Battersea and the first school in the UK to be awarded the prestigious LabelfrancEducation quality seal, granted to schools outside France with 'French Bilingual Sections of extremely high quality’.
Arranging a visit to Shaftesbury Park Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email info@shaftesburypark.wandsworth.sch.uk.
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