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Teachers Pay Scale + A TLR may be available for an experienced teacher willing to take on extracurricular clubs.

This is a part-time, three-day contract. 

(ECTs subject to successful completion of ECF) 

Required to start from September 2024.  

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 replacing our current PE lead who is retiring after 18 years’ service. PE plays a huge part in the life of the school and we are looking for someone who is a talented and enthusiastic PE teacher to join our friendly school and work as part of our team. 

We are a forward-thinking aspirational school and we are proud of the education, care and sporting opportunities that we provide for all of our children and families. Our pupil body thrives and loves PE. The school participates in a wide range of inner and outer sports tournaments and offers a range of after school clubs. 

You will: 

•    be an excellent teacher with a proven record of raising achievement

•    have good organisational skills

•    have strong subject knowledge for physical development

•    be resourceful, innovative and able to embrace change

•    have the knowledge and expertise to enthuse your colleagues about PE

•    be a teacher who is committed to personal and professional development

•    be fully committed to working collaboratively with staff and other schools

•    be fully committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all pupils

In return we can offer:

•    Hardworking, engaging and well-behaved pupils and supportive parents.

•    A warm and supportive team where collegiality is intrinsic to our work.

•    Ongoing collaborative professional development.

•    Excellent opportunities for professional development. 

•    A well-resourced PE curriculum.

•    A thorough inter-planet tournament system in place.

•    High quality sports equipment. 

•    Astro Turf Sports Pitch on the playground.

Visits are warmly welcomed. We look forward to hearing from you and would encourage you to contact the office to arrange an appointment at office@holyghost.wandsworth.sch.uk

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below. 

Completed application forms should be returned to the school either by email to our school business manager Linda Humphries: sbm@holyghost.wandsworth.sch.uk or by post.  

Closing date: 07 May 2024 (at noon)

Shortlisting: 09 May 2024

Interviews: 16 and 17 May 2024

Holy Ghost Primary School 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    

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils