Class Teacher - Full-time

Hernhill Church of England Primary School, Faversham

• Ref:KCC886-3109-80T
• Posted:09/03/2026
• Pay:MPS
• Start Date:September 2026
• App Close Date:17/04/2026 at 12:00
• Interviews:Week beg 20th April

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EYFS Teacher – Join Our Wonderful School Community

Starting Sept 2026

The children, staff and governors of Hernhill CE Primary School are looking to appoint an excellent, creative and highly motivated EYFS teacher to join our warm and supportive team from September 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate educator who believes in the power of early childhood education and is excited to nurture curiosity, independence and a lifelong love of learning in our youngest pupils.

At Hernhill, our Christian vision of “a life in all its fullness” (John 10:10) underpins everything we do. We are committed to ensuring everyone flourishes academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually within a nurturing and inclusive environment.

We are also proud to be an OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) school, placing high value on the role of play, exploration and outdoor learning in supporting children’s wellbeing, creativity and development.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is an inspiring and reflective EYFS practitioner who understands how young children learn best
• Creates engaging, play-based and language-rich environments where children thrive
• Embraces the importance of outdoor learning and play as part of a rich early years curriculum
• Is passionate about developing confident, curious and happy learners
• Shares our commitment to our Christian ethos and nurturing every child to flourish
• Is eager to continue developing their practice and pedagogical knowledge

Hernhill CE Primary School is a friendly, welcoming and happy school community.

We can offer you:

• Wonderful, enthusiastic and well-behaved children who love to learn
• A dedicated and supportive staff team who collaborate and care for one another
• Opportunities for high-quality professional development and career progression
• Supportive parents, governors and a strong community ethos
• An environment where play, outdoor learning and wellbeing are highly valued
• A genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and a healthy work–life balance

If you are a teacher who wants to inspire young minds, embrace the joy of early learning and be part of a caring school family, we would love to hear from you.

Come and help us give our youngest learners the very best start to their school journey and support them to experience “life in all its fullness.”

We would enjoy meeting with you and encourage interested teachers to come and visit our lovely school. Please contact Mrs Sunley in the school office to arrange a visit.

At Hernhill CE Primary, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and staff. We expect all applicants to share this commitment and the post will be subject to child protection screening appropriate to the post, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check. Hernhill reserves the right to conduct an online search on shortlisted candidates, as part of our due diligence and any relevant information found concerning a candidate’s suitability to work with children will be discussed at the interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early and proceed to interview upon receipt of a number of suitable qualified applications.

Information about the school

Hernhill CE Primary School is a vibrant and thriving Church of England primary school set in the beautiful Kent countryside. Our school is a warm, welcoming and inclusive community where every child is known, valued and encouraged to flourish. We are proud to provide an environment where children are supported to achieve their full potential academically, socially, emotionally and spiritually.

At the heart of our school is our Christian vision, rooted in Jesus’ promise that all may experience “life in all its fullness” (John 10:10). This vision shapes the very heartbeat of our school community and underpins everything we do. We believe that education is about far more than academic success; it is about nurturing curiosity, resilience, joy and compassion so that every child can become the person they were created to be.

Play, creativity and wellbeing are also central to our approach. As an OPAL (Outdoor Play and Learning) school, we recognise the important role that high-quality play and outdoor learning have in supporting children’s development, imagination and wellbeing.

Hernhill benefits from an experienced staff team who work with enthusiasm, dedication and care to support children’s learning and the wider life of the school. We are proud of our collaborative culture, where innovation is encouraged, professional development is valued and staff wellbeing is taken seriously.

Hernhill CE Primary School is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

To find out more about our school, please visit our website: www.hernhill.kent.sch.uk. You can also see more of our school community through our YouTube channel.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Mrs Sarah Alexander
• Address:Hernhill CE Primary, Fostall, Hernhill, Faversham, Kent, ME13 9JG
• Telephone: (01227) 751322
• Email: headteacher@hernhill.kent.sch.uk

Documents

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• Job Description
• Person Specification