Full Time Nursery Teacher to August 2026 - Fixed Term

Woodlands; Herne Bay; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant school in Herne Bay is seeking an enthusiastic Nursery Teacher to join their dedicated team. The role focuses on delivering a child-centered curriculum to a class of 26 Nursery students. It is essential that the candidate has strong interpersonal skills, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to engage positively with pupils, colleagues, and parents. The school offers extensive support, training, and opportunities for professional development. Visits are welcomed, and applications can be submitted online.

Benefits

Support and training opportunities

Professional development package

Qualifications

• Commitment to child-centered teaching methodologies.
• Dedication to excellence and inclusive teaching.
• Engagement in professional development activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support a group of Nursery students.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Build positive relationships with students and staff.

Skills

Enthusiastic classroom practitioner

Imaginative teaching approach

Organised with good interpersonal skills

Effective lesson planning

Ability to foster positive relationships

Adept at teaching relevant curriculum

Job description

Nursery Teacher

Fixed term until August 2026

Do you have a passion for working with young children?

Would you like to join an energetic, joyful and enthusiastic team?

Can you make a positive difference to a child’s life?

We are a vibrant school who put the needs of our children first and hope to find that special person who aligns with our child centred philosophy and brings their own sparkle.

We love our school - Smiles and laughter are a daily occurrence at Herne Infants. We can offer you a package of support, training and high quality professional development working alongside exceptional staff.

We are hoping to appoint an enthusiastic Teacher for our Nursery classroom. We have 52 children on roll, with groups of up to 26 children in Nursery at a time. The Nursery children are an important and integral part of our school, joining for Worship, using the forest classroom, computer suite, hall, library and playground.

If the following statements describe you, then please apply!

• An enthusiastic classroom practitioner committed to a child centred approach to teaching
• An imaginative approach to all aspects of teaching and learning
• Dedicated to excellence, inclusion and raising standards
• Effective at planning, delivering and evaluating lessons
• Organised with good interpersonal skills
• Able to foster and maintain positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parent/carers
• Adept at teaching an exciting and relevant curriculum
• Engage in professional dialogue with colleagues
• Participate in CPD

We firmly believe in collaborative working and are a member of the Canterbury Coastal Alliance, working together with 13 local schools to ensure the sharing of expertise and continuing professional development. We are committed to the development of all of our staff and encourage our teachers to be reflective practitioners dedicated to improving their own learning.

We offer you a package of support to ensure that you feel a part of our Herne family and have opportunities to grow and develop professionally.

Visits are welcomed. Please contact the school office on 01227 740793
Candidates may be shortlisted and interviewed prior to the closing date.

Further information available and applications through www.kent-teach.com

Our School and all its personnel are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children. This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Criminal Records Bureau, two references and school safeguarding checks.