Early Years Teacher

Eastwood Nursery School, London, SW15 4EU

29 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Start date: September 2026 although an earlier start would be welcomed.

• Closing date

  7 April 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  9 March 2026

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Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
  • Suitable for early career teachers
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Teachers Main Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are seeking a passionate and committed Early Years Teacher who places children at the heart of their practice and has a strong commitment to providing high-quality Early Years education and care.

This is a wonderful opportunity to join a supportive and experienced team dedicated to creating a nurturing, inspiring environment where every child can thrive.

We are looking for an inspiring and enthusiastic teacher with a clear commitment to early years education.You will need to have plenty of energy and excellent interpersonal skills to build on the good practice already developed within our happy and hardworking team. It is essential that you have a commitment to working in partnership with parents.

We are seeking to appoint a creative and energetic Nursery Teacher (QTS) who:

• Has passion and enthusiasm for the early years
• Is excited about teaching and learning
• Has an excellent understanding of how young children learn and develop (within a sound pedagogical framework)
• Demonstrates a deep commitment to inclusion
• Has skills to lead and work as part of a team
• Is keen to continue professional development
• Is wholeheartedly committed to working with families and the wider community
• Is fully committed to safeguarding

What the school offers its staff

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our enthusiastic and motivated team of Early Years Practitioners at our Nursery School.

Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are warmly encouraged to apply.

Visits to the Nursery are welcomed after school byappointment only please call or email the school to arrange.

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.

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below or from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.richmondandwandsworth.gov.uk

When completing the form, candidates should refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Completed application forms are to be returned to the school by email:admin@eastwood.wandsworth.sch.ukor by post.

Closing date: 07 April 2026 (at noon)

Interviews: 17 April 2026

We advise candidates to apply as early as possible, as we reserve the right to shortlist and interview before the closing date, and to close the advert should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Commitment to safeguarding

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

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Please note that we do not accept CVs

Applying for the job

Apply for the job by following the link below.

CVs will not be accepted for this application.

Additional documents

If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.

ClassTteacher - Letter to Applicants.pdf - 202 KB (opens in new tab)

Wandsworth Application form.doc - 208 KB (opens in new tab)

JD and PS - Class Teacher.pdf - 155 KB (opens in new tab)

About Eastwood Nursery School

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 5
• Education phase: Nursery
• School size: 23 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 5
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Eastwood Nursery School website
• Email address: admin@eastwood.wandsworth.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/eastwood-nursery-school

Eastwood Nursery school is part of the Wandsworth Federation of Maintained Nursery school School and provides one of the two nursery resource bases for children with social and communication differences in the borough.

Arranging a visit to Eastwood Nursery School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email admin@eastwood.wandsworth.sch.uk.

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