Reception Class Teacher

Good Shepherd RC Primary School, London, W12 9BY

2 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  1st January 2026

• Closing date

  17 October 2025 at 12:59am

• Date listed

  25 September 2025

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Full-time equivalent salary: £40,317.00 - £57,632.00 Annually (Actual)

Reception Class Teacher job summary

Class Teacher Job Advertisement - Early Years- Reception

Start Date: January 2026

Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Closing date for applications: Friday 17th October

Interviews to be held: Tuesday 21st October 2025

The Good Shepherd Catholic Primary School is a vibrant and welcoming school where children thrive in a nurturing, faith-filled environment. We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic class teacher with experience in Early Years and/or Key Stage 1 to join our outstanding team.

We can offer you:

A high-achieving and well-resourced school, recently graded Outstanding in both our Section 5 Ofsted and RE (Section 48) Inspections

Children who are enthusiastic, well-behaved, and love learning

A strong, supportive Senior Leadership Team and an active, committed Governing Board

A culture of collaboration, trust, and professional development

A warm, inclusive, and faith-driven community

We are looking for someone who:

Is passionate about early learning and child development

Has a creative, nurturing approach and a love for working with young children

Is organised, proactive, and committed to delivering high-quality teaching

Works well as part of a team and communicates effectively with colleagues and parents

Will fully support the Catholic ethos and mission of our school

Visits to the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. Come and see what makes The Good Shepherd such a special place to teach and learn, visit our website for more information about our school: www.goodshepherdrc.lbhf.sch.uk

Visits to the school are encouraged; please call the school to arrange your visit. Nearest London Underground station is Stamford Brook.

Application packs are available from the school office

The Good Shepherd Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and our staff share this commitment. An enhanced DBS disclosure is required for successful appointees in accordance with Safeguarding Children and Safer Recruitment in Educational legislation. Please click on the following link to read out Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy, which includes information on Safer Recruitment. Child Protection & Safeguarding Policy | The Good Shepherd Primary School (goodshepherdrc.lbhf.sch.uk)

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

• School type: Local authority maintained school, Roman Catholic, ages 3 to 11
• Education phase: Primary
• School size: 227 pupils enrolled
• Age range: 3 to 11
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School 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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