About Us

Required from September 2026

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

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.

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.

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

This post is subject to a DBS check.

Please note that we do not accept CV’s.

Somerset Nursery School 

157-159 Battersea Church Road

London SW11 3ND

Tel: 020 7223 5455

Email: admin@somerset.wandsworth.sch.uk

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils