Job Introduction
We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join us from September 2025, on a temporary contract until 31st May 2026 to cover maternity leave. This individual will work in partnership with us to ensure that we continue to provide excellent learning outcomes for all children.
We are incredibly proud of our school community: Our pupils are well-behaved; enthusiastic and eager to learn. The concept of 'HARMONY' is a very important part of life at Herne. HARMONY combines our Values (Independence; Collaboration; Enjoyment; Respect; Honesty and Motivation), RRR (Rights, Respects and Responsibilities), Politeness and Manners and Anti-bullying. "HARMONY” underpins everything we do in school and our highly committed and enthusiastic staff work hard to ensure that all children enjoy their learning and experience great success as a result.
We are located in the heart of the beautiful, South Downs market town of Petersfield, with excellent connections into London. In addition to our lovely local area, the school site itself benefits from excellent facilities including: extensive school grounds with our own round house, allotment and dedicated forest school area; a large computer suite and dedicated nurture facilities.
We are looking for someone who has the following essential professional characteristics:
- Supports the development and provision of groups of children, including: SEND, Pupil Premium, LAC and EAL
- Actively promotes quality first provision, progression and achievement
- Ensures pupils are challenged in their learning at all levels and monitor impact of support
- A practitioner that ensures learning is fun and creative
- Is a warm, friendly practitioner who thrives in a close knit team of professionals, able to establish and maintain positive relationships
- Has a good sense of humour
- Is a team player able to motivate and enthuse others
- Is forward thinking and aspirational
- Is willing to learn
The successful candidate will:
- Be a positive and self-motivated individual,
- Have high expectations of children's attainment, progress, behaviour and emotional well-being with a passionate for improving the life chances of our children.
- Have excellent organisational and time management skills
- Be able to develop good working relationships within the school community.
We can offer the successful candidate:
- A highly caring and child-centred ethos
- An ambitious and well-thought-out curriculum
- A strong and supportive staff team who are willing to share expertise
- Enthusiastic and kind children who are incredibly passionate about the school and their learning
- A stunning environment including extensive well-equipped grounds and dedicated computer suite and nurture spaces
- A Governing Body that is committed to recognising and thanking the school staff for their hard work and dedication to the school
Application Procedure
Tours of the school are warmly welcomed and encouraged. If you would like to arrange one, please telephone 01730 263746 or admin@hernejunior.com.
Please submit your completed application to Rebecca Loader, School Business Manager r.loader@hernejunior.com
The closing date for applications is Friday 6th June with interviews planned for Tuesday 17th June.
We look forward to meeting you soon!
Safer Recruitment
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant employment checks.
