Specific Purpose - Maternity Cover - Class Teacher

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Ruislip, HA4 6EZ

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  4 January 2027

• Closing date

  1 October 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  16 September 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
  • Suitable for early career teachers (461)
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Part time: Part time, 2 or 3 days, to be agreed at interview.
• Contract type: Fixed term - Specific Purpose - Maternity or parental leave cover
• Pay scale: MPS/UPS pro-rated, dependent on experience

What skills and experience we're looking for

• Qualified to degree level
• Qualified Teacher Status
• A commitment to professional development
• Minimum of 1 Year teaching experience/ equivalent teaching practice experience for ECT
• A track record of excellent classroom practice/teaching practice. Understanding of the role of a class teacher.
• Understanding of strategies to support successful outcomes for all children.
• Knowledge of the primary phase curriculum and assessment.
• Experience or ambition to take on subject leadership impacting learning across the school.
• Knowledge of the primary phase/EYFS curriculum and assessment
• A track record of excellent classroom practice/teaching practice.
• A knowledge of the various teaching and learning styles and their application to creative learning
• Understanding of strategies to support successful outcomes for all children
• Ability to maintain a positive school ethos with a focus on high achievement and inclusion for all
• Ability to respond effectively to the changes and challenges that arise from developments in education and in particular the drive for school improvement
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders
• Strong belief in delivering the full curriculum to develop the whole child
• Determination to meet diverse demands of the role
• Willingness to respond flexibly to needs of the school
• Effective team member
• Desire to contribute towards the catholic life of a successful school
• Efficient and well organised
  

What the school offers its staff

• A caring and happy learning environment inspired by our Catholic ethos
• Enthusiastic, well-behaved children who love learning
• Friendly, committed and supportive staff
• A positive, happy working environment where staff well-being is a priority
• A creative curriculum designed to engage and inspire
• A strong culture of professional development

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.

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Commitment to safeguarding

Sacred Heart School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment. The successful applicant will be required to undertake an Enhanced DBS Check with a check of the DBS Barred List

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 642 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School website
• Email address: recruitment@shpsruislip.org
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/sacred-heart-catholic-primary-school-ruislip

We are a high achieving three form entry school, committed to providing a stimulating and varied experience for all our children. We have happy, motivated children, involved parents and governors and a great teaching and support staff. Our school is a state of the art ‘eco building’ with excellent facilities set in very pleasant surroundings.
Sacred Heart has an excellent reputation for high academic standards and was judged ’Outstanding’ by Ofsted in June 2024.

Arranging a visit to Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@shpsruislip.org.

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