Class Teacher
Shaftesbury Park Primary School, London, SW11 5UW4 days remaining to apply
Start date details
To start September 2025
Closing date
21 May 2025 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
9 May 2025
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Main Pay Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
Are you an inspiring educator ready to shape the next generation of changemakers? Shaftesbury Park Primary School, a vibrant and inclusive school at the heart of Battersea, is seeking a Class Teacher to join our dynamic team from September.
We are looking for a motivated and reflective teacher who is passionate about nurturing every child’s potential. An interest in maths is welcomed—but not essential. What matters most is your enthusiasm, commitment to inclusive practice, and desire to deliver engaging, high-quality teaching that builds both knowledge and character.
What the school offers its staff
Class Teacher Opportunity — Join the Team at Shaftesbury Park Primary School
We are proud to be a Flagship School for Enterprise, where children are encouraged to think creatively, work collaboratively, and develop the confidence to lead. In our classes, pupils learn through real-world challenges and develop essential skills such as teamwork, communication, and critical thinking—all while having fun!
We offer:
- A warm, values-led school community with a strong commitment to bilingual (English/French) learning
- A leadership team that invests in staff wellbeing and professional development
This is more than a teaching job—it’s a chance to inspire young entrepreneurs, innovators and global citizens.
Come and see what makes Shaftesbury Park so unique.
- Curious, creative and kind children who rise to challenge and love to learn
- A chance to innovate and lead within a school known nationally for its work in enterprise education
Further details about the role
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 applications should be returned to the school either by email: info@shaftesburypark.wandsworth.sch.uk or by 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: 21st
May 2025 (at noon)
Interviews: week
commencing 2nd June 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
Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to info@shaftesburypark.wandsworth.sch.uk
CVs are not accepted.
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
- 371 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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