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Key stage: KS1 or EYFS

Working pattern: Full time

Contract type: Permanent

Who We Are

Holy Ghost is a thriving one form entry primary school tucked away on the peaceful, residential Nightingale Square in Balham. It is a 5 minute walk from Wandsworth Common train station and Balham train/tube station. 

We are a small, catholic primary school who has a strong school community. We are looking for talented and enthusiastic teachers to join our friendly schools and work as part of our team. As a forward-thinking and aspirational school, we are deeply proud of the education and care we provide for every child and family in our community. A practicing Catholic would be preferred, but applications from candidates who are supportive of our strong Catholic ethos are very welcome too. 

We are a forward-thinking aspirational school and we are proud of the education and care that we provide for all of our children and families. We have an incredibly hardworking pupil body and staff who achieve high standards of results with our latest results in the top 10% of the country.

Role Available: Class Teacher (KS1 or EYFS)

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.

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.

Our Working Environment:

• Calm, productive classrooms with excellent learning behaviours.
• Supportive colleagues
• Happy, kind, and creative children who love learning.
• Specialist teachers in music and PE.
• Outdoor spaces including an astro-turf pitch.

 Our Support Systems:

• A robust induction process and ongoing support from an experienced leadership team.
• An active, supportive Parent and Governor community.
• Staff Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Parish links

Our Location:

• Excellent transport links – a short walk to Wandsworth Common and Balham tube and train station.

Are You Ready to Inspire?

If you are a passionate, dynamic teacher with a passion to teach in a vibrant inner city primary school and make a real difference in children's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Join our welcoming, joyful, and ambitious Holy Ghost community — where talent is nurtured and celebrated!

Visits are warmly welcomed. We look forward to hearing from you and would encourage you to contact Mr Brading 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: sbm@holyghost.wandsworth.sch.uk or by post.

Closing date: 15th May 2025 (noon)
Shortlisting: 15th May 2025
Interviews: 19th and 20th May 2025

Holy Ghost is 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.

Holy Ghost Catholic Primary School
Nightingale Square
London SW12 8QJ
Tel: 020 8673 3080
Web: www.holyghostschool.co.uk                       
Executive Headteacher: Jared Brading
Head of School: Gabriella Murphy

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils