Overview
Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) for November 2025 – Sacred Heart RC Primary School – SW211 2TD
Job Introduction
Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage: KS2
Full time
TEMPORARY
Who We Are
We are a successful Catholic Federation of two primary schools:
- Sacred Heart RC Primary School (Battersea)
- St Mary’s RC Primary School (Battersea)
Sacred Heart is a thriving, inclusive, two-form entry school with an ASC (Autistic Spectrum Condition) Base, located just a short walk from Clapham Junction train station.
As a forward-thinking and aspirational Federation, we are deeply proud of the education and care we provide for every child and family in our community.
Our Recent Recognitions:
- Ofsted, June 2023:
“If pupils have a talent, they will find it here.” - Catholic School Inspectorate, January 2025:
“Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is a very special community; they are welcoming and supportive to all and serve the Lord with joy.”
Role Available: Maternity Cover Year 3 Class Teacher
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.
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.
Personal Attributes:
- A practising Catholic is preferred; however, applications from candidates who are supportive of our Catholic ethos are warmly welcomed.
- A collaborative, committed team player with a sense of humour, creativity, and energy.
- 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 We Offer You
Our Commitment to Staff:
- Collaborative PPA time with your parallel teacher for joint planning and reflection.
- Leadership release time (where applicable)
- ECT mentor and tutor with high quality support
- Termly PPA from home
- High-quality, personalised CPD opportunities.
- Strong cross-Federation collaboration for staff and pupils.
Our Working Environment:
- Calm, productive classrooms with excellent learning behaviours.
- Supportive colleagues
- Happy, kind, and creative children who love learning.
- Specialist teachers in music, PE, and computing.
- Outdoor spaces including gardens and an astro-turf pitch.
Visits are warmly welcomed. We look forward to hearing from you and would encourage you to contact Mrs Byrne at Sacred Heart via the school office.
An Application Form, Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.
Completed application should be returned to the school either by email: bursar@sacredheart-battersea.wandsworth.sch.uk or by post.
Closing date: 19th September 2025 (Noon)
Shortlisting: 22nd September 2025
Interviews: 30th September 2025
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.
The Federation of Sacred Heart & St Mary’s Catholic Primary Schools, Battersea
Sacred Heart RC Primary School
Este Road
London, SW11 2TD
Tel no: 020 7223 5611
Email: admin@sacredheart-battersea.wandsworth.sch.uk
Executive Headteacher: Mr J. Brading
Associate Headteacher: Mrs N Byrne
St Mary’s RC Primary School
7 St Joseph’s Street
London, SW8 4EN
Tel no: 020 7622 5460
Email: admin@st-marys-pri.wandsworth.sch.uk
Executive Headteacher: Mr J. Brading
Associate Headteacher: Mrs C Mitchell
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