Class teacher

Teaching Vacancies; Worcester Park Estate; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A welcoming primary school in Worcester Park is seeking an excellent and enthusiastic teacher to join their dedicated team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for children's learning, an ability to motivate students, and be committed to achieving high standards. The school fosters a strong community spirit with dedicated staff and supportive governance. This position requires a caring individual eager to make a difference in the lives of children. Unique opportunity to grow within a nurturing environment and a commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Supportive school community

Commitment to professional development

Strong partnership with parents

Qualifications

• Excellent and enthusiastic teacher with a creative classroom approach.
• Caring and committed to making a difference in children's lives.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and motivate students to achieve high standards.
• Manage classroom dynamics and foster a positive learning environment.

Skills

Upper KS2 experience

Passionate about children's learning

Ability to make learning fun

Motivating and nurturing children

Education

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Job description

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?

If you answer “yes” to these questions, Good Shepherd could be the place for you! We are looking for an excellent and enthusiastic teacher to join our hardworking and dedicated team. You will be a creative classroom practitioner, passionate about teaching and learning, able to inspire and be inspired and motivated to achieve the highest possible standards. You will be caring and committed to making a difference to the children and our community.

What the school offers its staff

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.

Further details about the role

Closing date for applications: 12pm noon Friday 30th January 2026

Start: Monday 13th April 2026

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 [e-mail].

To receive an application pack, please download from www.goodshepherd.lewisham.sch.uk/Vacancies-Teaching-staff/.

Completed application forms should be emailed to: [e-mail]

or returned by post to:

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

by 12pm noon Friday 30th January 2026

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.