About Us

UPS/MPS plus TLR for experienced candidate (Inner London)

(TLR available for Leadership of EYFS & Phonics and Early Reading for experienced candidate) 

Full time – Permanent

Required from September 2025

We are a successful Catholic Federation of two primary schools: Sacred Heart RC Primary School (Battersea) and 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. A practising Catholic is preferred; however, applications from candidates who are supportive of our Catholic ethos are warmly welcomed.

Sacred Heart is a thriving, busy two form entry primary school with an ASD Base attached, a short walk from Clapham Junction train station. 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, outstanding teacher with the opportunity for an experienced candidate to take on a leadership role. 

The successful candidate will motivate, challenge, support and inspire our students. They must also have proven and relevant experience in EYFS and phonics teaching.

Applications from ECTs are welcome, as are applications from experienced staff looking to take on leadership of EYFS and phonics and early reading.

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."

The successful applicant will:

• Be a passionate and effective classroom practitioner with a strong commitment to early childhood education;
• Have the ability to engage, enthuse, and motivate children and their families;
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the EYFS framework and its principles;
• Create a stimulating and engaging learning environment that fosters curiosity and exploration;
• Be skilled in planning and delivering a curriculum 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.
• A collaborative, committed team player with creativity, and energy.
• Ability to build strong relationships with parents and across the Federation.

Our Commitment to Staff:

• Collaborative PPA time with your parallel teacher for joint planning and reflection.
• Leadership release time
• 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.
• 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.

If you are passionate about EYFS education, early reading, and making a real difference in children's lives, we would love to hear from you.

Join our welcoming, joyful, and ambitious Sacred Heart community — where talent is nurtured and celebrated!

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 information pack, including a 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: 15 May 2025 (noon)

Shortlisting: 15May 2025
 Interviews: 22 May 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, SW211 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 

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils