About Us

This is a full-time permanent contract. (ECTs subject to successful completion of ECF) Required to start from September 2024.  

We are a successful Federation comprising of Sacred Heart RC Primary School in Battersea and St Mary’s RC Primary school, also in Battersea. We are looking for talented and enthusiastic teachers to join our friendly schools and work as part of our team. A practicing Catholic would be preferred, but applications from candidates who are supportive of our strong Catholic ethos are very welcome too. 

St Mary’s is a thriving one form entry primary school in a new bespoke building close to Battersea Park and Queenstown Road train stations. 

Sacred Heart is an established successful two form entry primary school with an attached ASD base close to Clapham Junction train station. 

We are a forward-thinking aspirational federation and we are proud of the education and care that we provide for all of our children and families. 

You will need to be:

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

•    resourceful, innovative and able to embrace change

•    have the knowledge and expertise to enthuse your colleagues

•    a teacher who is committed to personal and professional development

•    fully committed to working collaboratively across the federation

•    fully committed to the safeguarding and wellbeing of all pupils

In return we can offer:

•    excellent opportunities for professional development. As a school we have a strong track record in developing middle leaders.

•    a well-resourced curriculum

•    a friendly and supportive working environment with a dedicated staff team, hardworking children and supportive parents.

•    specialist teachers in Computing, Music and PE

•    astro turf Sports Pitch

•    for ECT applicants, a commitment to professional development through training and mentoring, a bespoke ECT programme and dedicated ECT & PPA release time

Visits are warmly welcomed. We look forward to hearing from you and would encourage you to contact Mrs Mitchell at St Mary’s 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@st-marys-pri.wandsworth.sch.uk or by post. 

Closing date: Sunday 2nd June 2024
Shortlisting: Monday 3rd June 2024  
Interviews: Interviews 4th / 5th / 6th June 2024  

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

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 Head: Mr J. Brading Associate Head: Mrs C Mitchell 

Sacred Heart RC Primary School 
Este Road
London, SW211 2TD
Tel no: 020 7223 5611 
Email: admin@sacredheart-battersea.wandsworth.sch.uk     
Executive Head: Mr J. Brading Associate Head: Mrs N Byrne 

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils