About us
'Pupils are pillars of their school community'
'Pupils flocked to inspectors to tell them how happy they are at their school'
(OFSTED March 2024)
‘Together in faith, we are living, loving and learning, opening the door to the world’
The role
The Governors would like to appoint a highly motivated, ambitious and enthusiastic teacher who will contribute significantly to our successful, hardworking and happy team. Required from September 2026, this is a fixed term post for 1 year. The role is part time. We welcome applications from experienced and recently qualified teachers.
The successful candidate will:
1. Be supportive of the Catholic ethos of the school
2. Be flexible, hard-working and have a good sense of fun
3. Be an outstanding and inspirational classroom practitioner with a proven record
4. Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of a team as this role will be part of a job-share
5. Have high expectations of achievement and behaviour
6. Be able to enthuse and motivate children and is committed to making a difference
7. Be able to demonstrate that they are a creative and highly effective classroom teacher Who is able to think outside of the box.
8. Have the ability to create a stimulating learning environment in which all children can learn
9. Be committed to raising standards within a broad and balanced curriculum, demonstrating a strong subject knowledge
10. Demonstrate the ability to reflect on their own practice and share good practice
Sacred Heart School Community will offer you:
11. A vibrant and diverse school community rated Outstanding in all four key areas by OFSTED (March 2024)
12. Enthusiastic, happy and caring children who are keen to learn and a joy to be around
13. Exemplary behaviour from pupils (OFSTED March 2024)
14. A supportive and friendly team of staff and governors who are extremely proud to be part of our Sacred Heart family
15. Supportive and dedicated parents / carers
16. A warm and welcoming environment
17. Excellent opportunities for professional development
Visits to the school are warmly welcomed. Please contact the school office (01925 636235) to make an appointment.
School visits are offered at the following times:
18. Thursday 19 March 2026 at 16:00
19. Tuesday 24 March 2026 at 09:30
20. Monday 30 March 2026 at 09:30 or 16:00
21. Tuesday 31 March 2026 at 13:30
How to apply
Application documents can be downloaded from the school Please note the CES application form must be used. All applications should be marked for the attention of the Headteacher, Mrs. C. Harding and can be either posted or back to the school.
Safeguarding
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all children. Enhanced DBS clearance will be required. Further details can be found at the DBS Warrington Borough Council as an aware employer is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults as its number one priority.
Key dates
Closing Date: Monday 20 April 2026 at 12:00 noon
Provisional Shortlisting Date: Monday 20 April 2026
Provisional Interview Date: Friday 24 April 2026