From the next academic year starting on 1 September, we have an exciting maternity cover vacancy, which may in due course lead to a permanent appointment, for an exceptional Early Childhood Educator to join our amazing team and to champion Love – Care – Excellence at our happy, thriving school.
The successful candidate will be particularly loving and caring; possess superior pedagogical skills; hold QTS and/or EYPS and preferably a degree in Early Childhood Studies or Education; have solid EYFS and/or KS1 expertise; and be able and willing to work across our year groups, from Kindergarten through Year 2.
We offer a highly friendly and supportive atmosphere, relatively short term-time working weeks (34-35, compared to 39 weeks in the maintained sector) as well as competitive salaries. Additional working weeks and remuneration potential are possible by working some of our holiday provision weeks for on-roll Kindergarten and Pre-Reception children.
Although we are primarily looking for full-time applicants, we would also welcome applications from those who need flexible working arrangements as a part-time/job-share arrangement may be an option. Please set out your situation as part of your application.
If you are interested, please visit our website and carefully study the job description/person specification. To apply, download our application form and, once completed, email it to [email protected].
The application submission deadline is end of Sunday 19 April 2026; early applications are welcome and encouraged.
Herne Hill School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share that commitment. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
We are looking forward to hearing from you!
