Deputy Head Teacher combined with Class Teacher

Combined Deputy Headteacher and Class Teacher Role

Employer: Homerton Early Years Centre
Location: Cambridge
Salary: Class Teacher Pay Scale M4-UPS3 for 3 days per week on
Monday-Wednesday and Deputy Head L1-L5 for Thursday and Friday
Contract Type: 1.0 FTE with 0.6 Class Teaching role and 0.4 Deputy Head role
Contract Term: Permanent
Posted: Monday 2nd March 2026
Closing Date: Wednesday 18th March 2026 at 12.00noon
Interview Date: Week beginning 23rd March 2026
Start Date: September 2026
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 Homerton Early Years Centre 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
We welcome applications from any section of the community, regardless of gender, race, religion, disability, sexual orientation or age.
Homerton Early Years Centre’s Governing Body and Cambridgeshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The Headteacher and Deputy Headteacher must ensure that the highest priority is given to following the latest best practice in safeguarding children and young people. The successful candidate will undergo an Enhanced Disclosure from
the Disclosure and Baring Service (DBS).
To Apply
Please submit your completed application form and supporting letter to Alex Pearson, (current Headteacher), via post or email. Contact details are Homerton Early Years Centre,
Holbrook Road, Cambridge, CB1 7ST, or office@homerton.cambs.sch.uk. 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 office@homerton.cambs.sch.uk.