About Us

Required from January or earlier if possible

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join an enthusiastic and motivated team of Early Years Practitioners at our Nursery School. You should have a strong commitment to high-quality Early Years [SD1] [EF2] [EF3] education and care, with children at the heart of your thinking.

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 School 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: 17 October 2025 (at noon)

Interviews: week beginning 20 October 2025[SD6] [EF7] [EF8]

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 

168 Roehampton Lane 

London SW15 4EU 

Tel: 020 8876 3976   

Email: head@eastwood.wandsworth.sch.uk

Headteacher: Emma Furlong  

Richmond and Wandsworth Councils