Bilingual (English/French) KS2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Shaftesbury Park Primary School

About Us

Fixed Term Contract

To start January 2026

Shaftesbury Park Primary School is an award winning, Rights Respecting State School in Battersea and the first school in the UK to be awarded the prestigious LabelfrancEducation quality seal, granted to schools outside France with 'French Bilingual Sections of extremely high quality'.

We are looking for a determined and talented bilingual (English/French) KS2 teacher who has high expectations of pupil achievement and is excited by our innovative and globally relevant curriculum that prepares children for the challenges of the workplace in an increasingly global future.

We can offer:

• A forward thinking, ambitious school environment with a strong commitment to bilingual (English/French) learning
• A leadership team that invests in staff wellbeing and professional development
• Fantastic children who are hardworking and keen to learn
• A chance to innovate and lead within a school known both nationally and internationally for its work on bilingual education
• A committed staff team.

You will:

• Have QTS
• Be fluent in French and English
• Be passionate about making a real difference.
• Be an outstanding practitioner, who is both self-motivated and works well in a team
• Enjoy working with a diverse community.
• Have a proven track record of pupil progress and closing gaps in attainment.

Come and see what makes Shaftesbury Park so unique.

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and can be arranged by contacting Mrs Christine Imms (School Business Manager) on 02072283652 or at [email protected].

You can also visit our website https://shaftesburypark.wandsworth.sch.ukto find out more about our fantastic school!

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

Completed applications should be returned to the school either by email - [email protected] or post.

Candidates are advised to submit applications early to avoid disappointment as we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date.

Closing date: 05 November 2025 (at noon)

Interviews: from week commencing 10/11/2025

Safeguarding Notice

Shaftesbury Park 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.

All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, online searches, references, and where applicable, prohibition from teaching/ management checks.

As this role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020, shortlisted candidates will also be required to disclose relevant criminal history.

Equal Opportunities

Shaftesbury Park Primary School is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and students, and all our staff are equally valued and respected. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for all.

CVs are not accepted.

Shaftesbury Park Primary School

Headteacher: Mrs Bunmi Richards

Ashbury Road, London

SW11 5UW

Tel: 020 7228 3652 Fax: 020 7223 0584

Email: [email protected]

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils