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Early Years Teacher 

Teachers Pay Scale MPS

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

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.

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 

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

An information pack, including a Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded below.

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.uk or 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.

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 a DBS check. 

CVs are not accepted. 

Eastwood Nursery School and Centre for Families 

168 Roehampton Lane 

London SW15 4EU 

Tel: 020 8876 3976   

Headteacher: Emma Furlong

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils