KS1 or KS2 Teacher
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea, London, SW11 2TD13 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Required to start from September 2026
Closing date
13 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
30 April 2026
Job details
Job role
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers Pay Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are looking for an enthusiastic, outstanding teacher to join Sacred Heart School. The successful candidate will motivate, challenge, support and inspire our students and also have relevant experience in teaching phonics.
Applications from ECTs are welcome, as are applications from experienced staff.
The successful applicant will:
- Be a passionate and effective classroom practitioner;
- Have the ability to engage, enthuse, and motivate children and their families;
- Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the national curriculum and assessment strategies
- Create a stimulating and engaging learning environment that fosters curiosity and creativity
- Be skilled in planning and delivering lessons that meets the diverse needs of all children, ensuring that learning is both enjoyable and challenging;
- Be able to provide personalised learning for children with additional needs
- Be an inclusive practitioner
- Have experience of teaching phonics successfully (preferably Little Wandle)
- Be a reflective practitioner who is committed to continuous professional development and improvement;
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external professionals to support children's learning and development.
- Be a collaborative, committed team player with a sense of humour, creativity, and energy.
- Have the ability to build strong relationships with parents and across the Federation.
- Contribute to the wider life of the school, including extracurricular activities and school events.
What the school offers its staff
What We Offer:
- Excellent professional development opportunities, including a strong track record of developing middle leaders
- A well-resourced, engaging curriculum
- A friendly, supportive working environment with committed staff, enthusiastic pupils, and supportive parents and governors
- Strong partnership with our parish of Sacred Heart
- Access to specialist teachers in Computing, Music, and PE
- High-quality facilities, including an Astroturf sports pitch
- Staff Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Excellent transport links
- Free parking.
- Located close to Clapham Junction Station
- For Early Career Teachers (ECTs):
- A bespoke ECT programme
- Dedicated mentoring and training
- Protected ECT and PPA release time
Visits are warmly welcomed.
To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact Mrs Byrne at Sacred Heart via the school office.
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/
For any further details please contact the school on the telephone number or email below.
Completed application should be returned to the school by emailbursar@sacredheart-battersea.wandsworth.sch.uk
Closing date: 13 May 2026 (at noon)
Interviews: 18 May 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
“The Federation of Sacred Heart and St Mary’s Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share and demonstrate this commitment.”
“The successful candidate will have to meet the requirements of the person specification and will be subject to pre-employment checks including a health check, an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.”
CVs are not accepted.
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 Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 382 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea website
- Email address
- bursar@sacredheart-battersea.wandsworth.sch.uk
The Federation of Sacred Heart and St Mary’s Catholic Primary Schools, Battersea
Arranging a visit to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Battersea
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@sacredheart-battersea.wandsworth.sch.uk.
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