Nursery Officer

Join St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Chelsea, SW3 2QT, as a Nursery Officer. Hours: Full time, 39 weeks a year Salary: £29,998.05-£34,476.09 Start Date: 1st September 2026 Contract: Permanent Are you passionate about early childhood education and committed to helping young learners thrive? The Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust is seeking a Nursery Officer to join our dedicated Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) team at St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School in Chelsea. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact in a values-driven school environment where children are supported to reach their full potential. About Us Part of the Saint John Southworth Catholic Academy Trust, St Joseph’s is a top performing, Ofsted Outstanding school in the heart of Kensington and Chelsea. We aim to develop ‘the whole child’ and prepare them for future life by ensuring all of our children receive the excellent education and opportunities which they are entitled to. St Joseph’s is a small school and this has the benefit of allowing the staff to get to know the children and families really well. This is part of the reason that we are so successful in ensuring all of our children consistently meet their ‘Personal Best’. We are particularly proud of Nursery and Reception classes, which help prepare our children for the rigours of more formal national curriculum learning. About the Role As a Nursery Officer, you will play a vital role in creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for our youngest pupils. Working closely with the EYFS Leader, you will support the care, development and education of children, ensuring their safety and well-being while fostering positive relationships with parents and carers. Key Responsibilities As a Nursery Officer, you will: Supervise and facilitate engaging learning experiences, both indoors and outdoors Promote positive behaviour and self-reliance among children, supporting their personal and emotiona