About Us

Full time: At least 32.5 hours per week

Start Date: 1st September 2024

Are you a dynamic and inspirational teacher?

Saint Cecilia’s Church of England School is a successful and over-subscribed non-selective school, with an excellent reputation, located in South-West London.

We are looking for an inspirational and effective Teacher of PSHE, who is keen to join a successful and motivated team.  PSHE is highly valued at Saint Cecilia’s, with all pupils in Year 7-13 taking part in timetabled PSHE lessons.

We welcome applications from experienced teachers.  Having experience of teaching Citizenship is helpful, but not essential.  If you have a second subject, we can discuss whether this can be accommodated at interview. This post is not suitable for early career teachers.

The successful applicant will be joining a school community that places the continual professional development of staff via collaboration underpinned by educational research at the heart of all that we do. 

Located close to Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club, Saint Cecilia’s is well connected to central London and the West End, as well as the tranquil Surrey countryside, by exceptional transport links. The school lies within the Inner London Weighting area, which adds a significant increase to salary.

Saint Cecilia’s is a vibrant school of just over 1000 pupils with a thriving academic Sixth Form. A caring Christian community, together with a close-knit team of dedicated teaching and support staff, have achieved excellent academic success. 

In 2019, the school maintained its position as one of the highest performing schools in the London Borough of Wandsworth. The results for 20/21 improved on this position.

In 2022, the school maintained its position as one of the highest performing schools in the London Borough of Wandsworth. Despite the national drop in results for 22/23, the school continued to perform well.

At GCSE: 

•    Overall progress 8 was +0.18 

•    88% of pupils achieved 9-4 grades in English and 77% achieved 9-4 

grades in Maths. 

•    56% of pupils achieved 9-5 grades in Religious Studies

 At A Level many leavers gain places at prestigious Russell Group Universities, including Oxbridge. 

Are you ready to join a team of dedicated teachers, in a Good school which aspires to be Great?

Are you ready to contribute towards a Great Curriculum, establish Great Learning and build a culture of Great Professionalism and Great Partnerships, all in a caring, supportive Christian Ethos?

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

Alternatively, to apply please download the documents including the Application Form from the Wandsworth Council website. Alternatively, these can be found on our website: https://www.saintcecilias.london/workforus https://www.saintcecilias.london/workforus

Completed application should be returned to the school by email: applications@saintcecilias.london

Closing Date: 26 February 2024 (at 9am)

We 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. 

All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check. The school will research all shortlisted candidates on social media platforms and the internet, and the recruitment panel may take this information into consideration during the recruitment process. The online checks will be carried out by Social Media Check, an independent agency.

Please note, we do not accept CVs,

Saint Cecilia's Church of England School

Sutherland Grove, London SW18 5JR

Telephone: (020) 8780 1244  

Fax: (020) 8780 2869

E-mail: applications@saintcecilias.london

Web: www.saintcecilias.london

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils