St Fidelis welcomes the rich cultural and ethnic diversity of families in our school.  We learn a lot from each other and we embrace the opportunity to share our different backgrounds.  Our school is committed to safeguarding and child protection of children who are at risk of abuse or neglect. The school has a responsibility to protect and promote the welfare of children.


The school works hard to establish and maintain an environment where children feel secure, are confident to
talk and are listened to. Senior Leaders share responsibility for safeguarding and
child protection for all pupils and the link governor for Safeguarding.

This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification. These will be applied during the recruitment/selection and probationary stages.

For further information about the school, please visit: 

https://www.st-fidelis.bexley.sch.uk/

We are looking for a full-time teacher to join our two form entry school staff in September 2025.   St Fidelis is a high performing school in the London Borough of Bexley with 460 pupils.  The school employs specialist teachers for music and PE who work alongside our class teachers to ensure every child receives a broad and balanced curriculum. 

You will work alongside a year group leader in our two-form entry school to plan, teach and assess children’s academic development so that every child makes progress. 

You will be articulate and positive, able to work in an atmosphere characterised by our mission of compassion, challenge and excellence. 

The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, hardworking, have very high expectations of themselves and others and will be a team player.

We can offer you:

●  Opportunity to work as part of a skilled team committed to the development of every child

●  Children who have immense potential

●  An environment that is amply resourced and well designed

Our school is committed to safeguarding and child protection of children who are at risk of abuse or neglect. The school has a responsibility to protect and promote the welfare of children. If the school has serious concerns regarding any child’s welfare, these will be referred to Social Services.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

For an informal discussion about the role please contact:  Mr Mark Hannon, Executive Head Teacher:  07763 142903 mhannon1.303@st-fidelis.bexley.sch.uk

Please refer to the Person Specification attached.

To apply for this vacancy please download and complete the application form available from the Attachments section below. Your application should be submitted to admin@st-fidelis.bexley.sch.uk

Alternatively, applications can be sent to St Fidelis Catholic Primary School, Bexley Road Erith DA8 3HQ CVs will not be accepted.

OR

download an application form from the school's website: 

https://www.st-fidelis.bexley.sch.uk/vacancies

OR

Complete a paper copy of the application form, please contact Mrs S Crumley on 01322 337752 or email:  scrumley.303@st-fidelis.bexley.sch.uk for an application pack.

The closing date for applications is noon Monday 20th January 2025.    We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

Only applicants shortlisted for interview will be contacted.

References will be requested for shortlisted applicants prior to interview.

Shortlisted applicants will be required to complete and return a Self-Disclosure form prior to interview.

Online Searches will be carried out on shortlisted applicants prior to interview. Any concerns will be discussed with candidates at the interview.

Further vetting checks including an enhanced DBS, incorporating a check of the Children’s Barred List, will be undertaken on provisional offer.