14 days remaining to apply

  • Job start date

    1 September 2025

  • Closing date

    11 June 2025 at 12pm (midday)

  • Date listed

    27 May 2025

Job details

Job role

  • Teacher

Visa sponsorship

Visas cannot be sponsored

Key stage

Key stage 1, Key stage 2

Working pattern

Full time

Contract type

Permanent

Pay scale

Inner London M1 to UPS3

Additional allowances

TLR for English

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?

What the school offers its staff

If you answer ‘yes’ to these questions, Good Shepherd could be the place for you!

The Governing Body of Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School wishes to appoint an excellent and creative teacher to take a key role to develop English throughout the school.

We are looking for a leader who demonstrates:

  • Enthusiasm, ideas, knowledge and skills in English
  • Excellent class teaching practice
  • The commitment and skills to work as a team member
  • High expectations of children's achievement
  • An up to date understanding of the latest developments in English research and development.

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.

Closing date for applications: noon Wednesday 11th June 2025

Start: 1st September 2025

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 and further details, please contact the school by email at: recruitment@goodshepherd.lewisham.sch.uk . The advert and forms are also available on the school website.

Completed application forms should be returned by post to:

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

or emailed to: recruitment@goodshepherd.lewisham.sch.uk by noon Wednesday 11th June 2025.

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

Please download the application form using the link below, and once completed send to recruitment@goodshepherd.lewisham.sch.uk

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Additional documents

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

About Good Shepherd RC School

School type
Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
Education phase
Primary
School size
231 pupils enrolled
Age range
3 to 11
Ofsted report
View Ofsted report
Phone number
02086984173

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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