Deputy Head Teacher combined with Class Teacher

About the Role

Are you an experienced senior leader in Early Years education? Are you ready for a challenging new role? And passionate about giving children the best start in life? Then [Employer hidden] might be the place for you. Homerton provides care and education for over 110 children across our Local Authority Maintained Nursery School. Our provision is for two, three and four year olds. We also provide wraparound care for families. The highly effective staff team of over 30 people are committed to providing the best for children and families and have a keen interest in continuing professional development. The Centre has close links with the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge. We are proud of our Outstanding Ofsted rating, our national reputation for delivering high quality training across all areas of the Early Years Foundation Stage, and we are all committed to giving children the best possible start in life.

We are seeking an experienced Early Years Class Teacher to lead a class team on Monday- Wednesday in the delivery of high-quality educational provision for up to 24 three-four year olds. This teaching role will be combined with a 2 day a week Deputy Headteacher role on a Thursday and Friday. The Deputy Headteacher will have significant successful experience of Early Years Education and, like our staff and governors, will be passionate about supporting young children and their families. We seek a team player with excellent interpersonal skills to work closely and collaboratively with the Governors, Staff and Headteacher, Mrs Mitali Peckham, who will be working Monday-Wednesday and will be on call on a Thursday and Friday when needed. Together this strong leadership team will determine the strategic direction of the Centre, with a forward thinking, creative approach to meeting current day challenges.

The successful applicant will have:

• excellent knowledge and outstanding practice of the Early Years Foundation Stage
• successful leadership experience in an early years setting
• a flexible, forward thinking, creative approach to innovation and problem solving
• confidence with the collection, analysis and interpretation of data regarding young children’s progress and development
• Qualified Teacher Status
• Be willing to undertake further professional development in leadership and management

To Apply

Please submit your completed application form and supporting letter to Alex Pearson, (current Headteacher), via post or email. Contact details are [Employer hidden], Holbrook Road, Cambridge, CB1 7ST, or [contact hidden]. CVs will not be accepted. References will be sought for shortlisted candidates prior to the interview date.

See the Job Description and Centre Information for more details about our Centre, our staff and the role. But please, don’t just take our word for it – come and visit us! To arrange a visit please contact [contact hidden].