14 days remaining to apply

  • Earliest start date

    1 September 2026

  • Latest start date

    31 August 2027

  • Closing date

    15 May 2026 at 9am

  • Date listed

    1 May 2026

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time: Full time

Contract type

Fixed term - 1 year - Maternity or parental leave cover

Full-time equivalent salary

Between £41,935 and £56,154

Pay scale

M3 - UPS3 as appropriate

What skills and experience we're looking for

  • Have a commitment to Catholic education – please note - the post holder does not have to be Catholic.
  • Have a passion for education, making a difference to pupils’ lives and who can lead by example
  • Use creativity, innovation, intellect and resources to be successful and inspire our pupils.
  • Have the ability to adapt learning to support, challenge and inspire all pupils, encouraging them to achieve their potential through the promotion of outstanding teaching and learning practice
  • Have a positive and proactive approach;
  • Be passionately committed to safeguarding and the welfare and wellbeing of pupils.

What the school offers its staff

  • A supportive, welcoming and caring ethos based on the values of the Catholic faith
  • The opportunity to work with enthusiastic and friendly children, and engaged parents
  • A team of hard working, flexible and conscientious staff who work together to provide the best education and support for our pupils
  • An enthusiastic and supportive Governing body
  • The benefits of extensive support and collaboration from Barnet local authority and across the Barnet schools and the wider Diocese of Westminster alongside opportunities for further professional development
  • A school based on the outskirts of London, close to the M25, and with good transport links.
  • All the support needed in the form of individual coaching and mentoring from leaders in the school.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.
Visas cannot be sponsored.
If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Sacred Heart School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the physical, mental and emotional welfare of every pupil, both inside and outside of the school premises. We implement a whole-school preventative approach to managing safeguarding concerns, ensuring that the wellbeing of pupils is at the forefront of all action taken.

Safeguarding children in our current climate encompasses many areas: child protection, online safety, the security of our school as a site, health and safety, behaviour, anti bullying, radicalisation, racism and discrimination, child on child abuse amongst others. Please read our safeguarding policy for more of an in depth understanding.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

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About Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 4 to 11
Education phase
Primary school
School size
403 pupils enrolled
Age range
4 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
02084453854

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a popular, friendly and innovative school, which primarily serves the Catholic community of Whetstone. Each and every child is cherished and expected to achieve their very best. We deliver our mission statement by aiming to give all our children a great start in life by fostering a love of learning and a desire to be the best they can in whatever they do.

Arranging a visit to Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email office@sacredheart.barnetmail.net.

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