Class Teacher
Franciscan Primary School, London, SW17 8HQ12 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Required for September 2026
Closing date
13 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
1 May 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Early years, Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Fixed term - [Phase: Flexible - applicants interested in EYFS, KS1 or KS2 are warmly encouraged to apply]
Pay scale
- Teachers Pay Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and reflective teacher to join the ambitious team at Franciscan Primary School from September 2026. We welcome applications from both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) who are committed to inclusive, evidence-informed practice and who want to make a meaningful difference within a nurturing, high-aspiration school community.
We are seeking a committed classroom practitioner who believes in inclusive education and understands the importance of relationships, high expectations and evidence-based teaching approaches. The successful candidate will join a school where professional learning is valued and where staff wellbeing and collaboration sit at the heart of our culture.
What the school offers its staff
Franciscan Primary School is an Ofsted-rated ‘Good’ school and part of the Graveney Multi-Academy Trust, based in Southwest London. We provide an exciting curriculum and excellent extra-curricular provision, benefiting from access to Graveney School’s outstanding facilities and the Trust’s strength in delivering a traditional education, supported by the highest expectations for conduct.
At Franciscan, teaching and learning is rooted in research-informed practice. Staff engage in ongoing professional dialogue, coaching and CPD focused on strong curriculum design, adaptive teaching and disciplinary literacy. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or bring extensive classroom experience, you will be supported to grow and thrive.
ECTs benefit from a structured induction programme with protected time, coaching and leadership development opportunities. Experienced teachers are encouraged to share expertise, develop subject leadership and contribute to whole-school improvement.
Further information about the job
An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk/
Alternatively, for an application form and full job description, please visit our website: https://www.franciscan.wandsworth.sch.uk/Job-Vacancies/
Please note that applications must be submitted using the Graveney Trust form.
Completed applications should be returned electronically to recruitment@graveney.wandsworth.sch.uk
Closing date: 13 May 2026 (at noon)
Interviews – Week commencing 18 May 2026
Please note that applications will be considered for shortlisting as and when they are received and the Trust reserves the right to close the advert at any time.
Commitment to safeguarding
We foster an inclusive culture that promotes equality of opportunity and values diversity creating an environment where the rights and dignity of all members of our community are respected. We promote a culture that allows staff to grow and flourish, regardless of age, disability, gender identity or expression, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Please note that we do not accept CVs and this vacancy is not open to recruitment agencies.
Applying for the job
Apply for the job by following the link below.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
View advert on school website (opens in new tab)Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Franciscan Primary School
- School type
- Academy, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 270 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Franciscan Primary School website
- Email address
- recruitment@graveney.wandsworth.sch.uk
We are a Rights Respecting School and our vision is to provide an education of the highest quality within the context and understanding of shared values; care, consideration, cooperation, honesty, responsibility, respect and openness. Overall as a school we endorse UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) and this is at the heart of our school ethos: rights and respect in all relationships, whether between children or children and adults. We aim to empower children to engage in collaborative decision making and develop positive relationships on all levels across the school community.
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