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KS1/KS2 Class Teacher (Sacred Heart Primary School)

London Borough of Barnet

London, United KingdomFull timeCloses: 2026-07-01T11:00:00+00:00

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SACRED HEART CATHOLIC PRIMARY SCHOOL
WHETSTONE, LONDON, N20 9JU
Tel: 020 8445 3854
www.sacredheartprimary.co.uk
‘Learning together in God’s love’ 
 

KS1/ KS2 Class Teacher  
Required for SEPTEMBER 2026

Full Time, Fixed term contact covering Maternity leave
1/9/26 – 31/8/27
Salary Range MPS/UPS London Outer

Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is looking to appoint an inspiring, enthusiastic teacher to join our teaching team to cover a one year maternity leave.


The age group is a KS1 or KS2 class, depending on experience of the successful candidate.

We want our teacher to:
•    Have a commitment to Catholic education – please note - the post holder does not have to be Catholic. 
•    Have a passion for education, making a difference to pupils’ lives and who can lead by example
•    Use creativity, innovation, intellect and resources to be successful and inspire our pupils.
•    Have the ability to adapt learning to support, challenge and inspire all pupils, encouraging them to achieve their potential through the promotion of outstanding teaching and learning practice
•    Have a positive and proactive approach;
•    Be passionately committed to safeguarding and the welfare and wellbeing of pupils.


We can offer you:
•    A supportive, welcoming and caring ethos based on the values of the Catholic faith
•    The opportunity to work with enthusiastic and friendly children, and engaged parents
•    A team of hard working, flexible and conscientious staff who work together to provide the best education and support for our pupils
•    An enthusiastic and supportive Governing body
•    The benefits of extensive support and collaboration from Barnet local authority and across the Barnet schools and the wider Diocese of Westminster alongside opportunities for further professional development
•    A school based on the outskirts of London, close to the M25, and with good transport links. 
•    All the support needed in the form of individual coaching and mentoring from leaders in the school.

We warmly welcome visitors to our school. Please contact Mrs Oonagh Lahiff email: office@sacredheart.barnetmail.net, or call the office Tel: 0208 445 3854 to arrange a mutually agreed date and time to visit.

The application pack can be found on the school website - https://www.sacredheartprimary.co.uk/4079/vacancies

Completed applications should be sent directly to school to the office email address, office@sacredheart.barnetmail.net marked for the attention of Mrs Lahiff.

The Governing Body is committed to safeguarding the welfare of all children in its care and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All our appointments are subject to safer recruitment practice and to satisfactory DBS certification and references.