EYFS Class Teacher

Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre, London, SW11 3ND

16 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  Required for September 2026

• Closing date

  8 May 2026 at 12pm (midday)

• Date listed

  22 April 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: Teachers Main/Upper Pay Scale

What skills and experience we're looking for

Somerset is an outstanding and inspirational Nursery School in the heart of the Battersea community. The Governors are looking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspiring EYFS Class Teacher

You will need to be:

• an outstanding teacher with a commitment to high quality early year’s practice
• an excellent understanding of how young children learn
• passionate about excellence
• positive, enthusiastic and creative
• experienced in working with children with SEND and supporting their families
• a successful leader, able to communicate well with everyone inside and outside the school
• flexible and energetic

What the school offers its staff

We can offer you:

• experienced, friendly and supportive staff
• an ethos where each child is valued as an individual
• an open-plan well-resourced learning environment with an extensive outdoor area
• a learning community where parents are valued as partners
• strong leadership with a clear strategic direction
• excellent professional development opportunities to ensure your individual needs are met

You will be joining a committed and dynamic staff team and an experienced and knowledgeable governing body, all dedicated to providing an exciting, stimulating and safe environment for the children.

Visits to the School are very much encouraged. Please ring to arrange an appointment.

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

Completed applications should be returned to the school either by email to admin@somerset.wandsworth.sch.uk

Please address the person specification when completing the application form.

Closing date: 08 May 2026 (at noon)

Interview date: week commencing 11 May 2026

Pre interview references will be sought

Commitment to safeguarding

developing and retaining the most talented people of all backgrounds and valuing the varied skills, experiences and perspectives they can bring to reflect the diverse community we serve. We strive to ensure that applicants are considered solely based on their skills and abilities. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

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.

Nursery Teacher JD & PS April 2026 doc.pdf - 83.9 KB (opens in new tab)

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

About Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre

• School type: Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 5
• Education phase: Nursery
• School size: 63 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 2 to 5
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre website
• Email address: admin@somerset.wandsworth.sch.uk
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/somerset-nursery-school-and-children-s-centre

Our children are at the heart of everything we do.

We are the largest maintained provider of nursery schools in Wandsworth, and fulfil a strategic role in early years provision across the Local Authority. We potentially cater for over 200 children across our four sites, and the children range from 0–5 years old. Many come from disadvantaged backgrounds, and we are immensely proud of our outstanding inclusive provision.

Arranging a visit to Somerset Nursery School and Children's Centre

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

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