Teachers Required

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 (EC

Ts)

• 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 details about the role

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

The Federation of Sacred Heart and St Mary’s RC Primary Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share 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.