Class teacher

Good Shepherd RC School, Bromley, Kent, BR1 5EP

15 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  13 April 2026

• Closing date

  30 January 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  15 January 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 1, Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Inner London pay scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

Upper KS2 experience an advantage

Are you passionate about children’s learning?

Can you make learning fun for your class?

Can you motivate, challenge and nurture children whatever their ability?

Do you want the chance to be part of a dynamic team in a friendly school?

Are you looking for a fantastic career opportunity?

If you answer ‘yes’ to these questions, Good Shepherd could be the place for you! We are looking for an excellent and enthusiastic teacher to join our hardworking and dedicated team. You will be a creative classroom practitioner, passionate about teaching and learning, able to inspire and be inspired and motivated to achieve the highest possible standards. You will be caring and committed to making a difference to the children and our community.

What the school offers its staff

In return, we can offer you:

• A welcoming school community with a strong Catholic ethos
• Enthusiastic, well-motivated children who thrive on learning
• A team of hard-working, dedicated and caring staff
• A supportive Governing Body who work in partnership with the Headteacher
• A strong partnership with parents, parish and the community
• A commitment to CPD with an excellent opportunity to develop as a leader.

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Closing date for applications: 12pm noon Friday 30th January 2026

Start: Monday 13th April 2026

How to apply:

Good Shepherd warmly welcomes the opportunity for potential candidates to visit. If you would like to arrange a visit please call our school office on 020 8698 4173 or email recruitment@goodshepherd.lewisham.sch.uk.

To receive an application pack, please download from www.goodshepherd.lewisham.sch.uk/Vacancies-Teaching-staff/ .

Completed application forms should be emailed to:

recruitment@goodshepherd.lewisham.sch.uk

or returned by post to:

Mrs Angela Catlin at Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School, Moorside Road, Bromley, BR1 5EP

by 12pm noon Friday 30th January 2026

CVs will not be accepted; therefore, a Good Shepherd Catholic/CES Application Form must be completed for all applications.

This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check and references. Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are an equal opportunities employer.

Commitment to safeguarding

Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff, volunteers and trustees to share this commitment.

Our recruitment process follows the keeping children safe in education guidance.

Offers of employment may be subject to the following checks (where relevant):
childcare disqualification
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
medical
online and social media
prohibition from teaching
right to work
satisfactory references
suitability to work with children

You must tell us about any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Good Shepherd RC School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 212 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Good Shepherd RC School website
• Email address: recruitment@goodshepherd.lewisham.sch.uk
• Phone number: 02086984173
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/good-shepherd-rc-school

One form entry, catholic primary school

Arranging a visit to Good Shepherd RC School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email recruitment@goodshepherd.lewisham.sch.uk.

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