KS1 or KS2 Teacher

What skills and experience we're looking for

(ECTs are welcome - subject to successful completion of ECF)

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 (EC

Ts)

• 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 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/

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.