Early Years Educator

Good Shepherd RC Primary School, London, W12 9BY

21 days remaining to apply

• Job start date

  1 January 2027

• Closing date

  3 November 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  13 October 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher or lecturer
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full time equivalent salary: £35,493.00 - £37,077.00 Annually (FTE) Grade 5 (SCP 12-15) Annually (Actual) £27,092.95 - £28,302.07 Term time only plus 5 additional INSET days

Early Years Educator job summary

The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated, nurturing and enthusiastic Early Years Educator to join our Nursery team.

As a Catholic school, we are committed to providing an outstanding education where every child is known, loved and encouraged to flourish academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually. We are looking for someone who shares our commitment to ensuring that every child receives the very best start to their education.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Nursery Teacher and Early Years team to create a stimulating, engaging and caring learning environment where children can thrive, develop confidence and develop a love of learning.

We are looking for someone who:

• Holds a full and relevant Level 3 Early Years qualification (or equivalent).
• Has experience of working with children aged 3-5 years.
• Has a secure understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
• Demonstrates high expectations for all children.
• Is passionate about learning through play and child-led exploration.
• Can support children's language, communication and personal development.
• Builds positive relationships with children, families and colleagues.
• Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
• Will actively support and promote the Catholic ethos and values of the school.

We can offer:

• Happy, enthusiastic children who love learning.
• A welcoming and supportive Catholic community.
• A dedicated and experienced Early Years team.
• Opportunities for high-quality professional development.
• A commitment to staff wellbeing.
• Strong partnerships with parents and the wider community.

The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references and all safer recruitment procedures.

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.

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

This school accepts applications through their own website, where you may also find more information about this job.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

About Good Shepherd RC Primary School

• Organisation type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• Size: 234 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• Website: Good Shepherd RC Primary School website
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/good-shepherd-rc-primary-school

Graded ‘Outstanding’ – Ofsted Section 5 and RE Section 48, 2024
The Good Shepherd is a thriving, over-subscribed one-form entry Catholic primary school with 236 pupils on roll. Located in the heart of West London, we serve a diverse, multicultural community, with 98% of our children coming from practising Catholic families. Our pupils reflect a broad range of social and economic backgrounds, and we are proud of the inclusive, nurturing environment we provide.
Rooted in Gospel values and Catholic social teaching, our mission is inspired by Jesus’ call to “Love one another as I have loved you.” We are deeply committed to the holistic development and human flourishing of every child, fostering a culture of high expectations, exceptional behaviour, and a love for learning.
Our early years provision is a real strength, and across the school, our knowledge-rich curriculum is thoughtfully designed and sequenced to ensure deep, lasting learning. With outstanding leadership, dedicated staff, and strong governance, The Good Shepherd is a place where every child is known, valued, and encouraged to thrive.
Join us in delivering an education that goes above and beyond, every single day.

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