- School type
- Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 199 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School website
Teachers Required
More than one location, Wandsworth local authority5 days remaining to apply
Start date details
Required to start from September 2026
Closing date
4 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
21 April 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
- Permanent
Pay scale
- Teachers Pay Scale
What skills and experience we're looking for
We Are Looking For Teachers Who Are:
- Excellent classroom practitioners with a strong track record of raising achievement
- Creative, resourceful, and adaptable, with a positive approach to change
- Inspirational colleagues who share knowledge and expertise
- Committed to ongoing professional and personal development
- Enthusiastic team players, keen to collaborate across the federation
- Dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of all pupi
What the school offers its staff
Join Our Inspiring Battersea Schools Federation
We are a successful and forward-thinking federation of two vibrant schools—St Mary’s RC Primary School and Sacred Heart RC Primary School, both located in the heart of Battersea. We are seeking talented, enthusiastic teachers to join our welcoming and dedicated teams.
While a practising Catholic is preferred, we warmly welcome applications from candidates who support and embrace our strong Catholic ethos.
About Our Schools
St Mary’s RC Primary School A thriving one-form entry school, based in a modern, purpose-built building, ideally located near Battersea Park and Queenstown Road stations.
Sacred Heart RC Primary School A well-established, successful two-form entry school with a specialist ASD base, conveniently situated close to Clapham Junction station.
Why Join Us?
We are proud of the high-quality education and care we provide to our children and families. As part of our federation, you will join a supportive, aspirational community committed to excellence and continuous improvement.
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
- Access to specialist teachers in Computing, Music, and PE
- High-quality facilities, including an Astroturf sports pitch
- For Early Career Teachers (ECTs):
- A bespoke ECT programme
- Dedicated mentoring and training
- Protected ECT and PPA release time
Come and See Us
Visits are warmly encouraged—we would love to meet you and show you our schools in action.
To arrange a visit or find out more, please contact Mrs Mitchell at St Mary’s via the school office.
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.
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/
Completed application should be returned to the school either by email: bursar@st-marys-pri.wandsworth.sch.uk or by post.
Closing date: 04 May 2026 (at noon)
Shortlisting: 05 May 2026 Interviews: Week Commencing 11 May 2026
Commitment to safeguarding
Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.
Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.
Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children
You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
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 the schools
- Email address
- bursar@st-marys-pri.wandsworth.sch.uk
School Details
St Mary's RC Voluntary Aided Primary School
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
Arranging a visit to Wandsworth local authority
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email bursar@st-marys-pri.wandsworth.sch.uk.
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