Vacancies
At Henry Cavendish we are lucky to have an amazingly creative, committed and hard-working staff team. We work in a collaborative way to give children exciting and consistent opportunities throughout the school. The needs of pupils’ lie at the heart of everything we do, supporting each and every child to be the best that they can be whilst continuing to make learning a relevant, fun and exciting experience.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
Henry Cavendish is strongly committed to inclusion and is an equal opportunities employer. We aim to create a welcoming, respectful and safe environment for all members of our community. We know that more diverse teams, are stronger teams, and that the more inclusive we are, the more our staff and pupils will feel a sense of belonging and will thrive. We are committed to attracting and retaining the very best staff, ensuring that our staff body reflects the diversity of our pupils and local community. Acknowledging a lack of ethnic diversity within our staff teaching community, we particularly encourage applications from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates for this role.
If you think you might have the dedication, creativity and passion to be a part of the Henry Cavendish family, please apply for any vacancies which will be listed below.
SOUS CHEF - BALHAM SITE
Our focus at Henry Cavendish is to give children the very best education and the most enjoyable, enriching learning experiences. We are a 4 form entry school across 2 sites in Balham SW12 and Streatham SW16, with over 800 children on roll and over 100 members of staff. The role will predominantly be based at our Balham site, however you may be required to work at the Streatham site if and when the need arises.
We have been working with Chef's in Schools to bring our catering in-house since August 2025. This has created an exciting opportunity for a Sous Chef to join our fantastic team. You will be working under the direction of our Executive Chef and Food Educator (Winner of the Jamie Oliver School Food Award 2025) and supporting him in his role.
Henry Cavendish is a fantastic place to work. If you are passionate about food and enjoy interacting with children and staff, we would love to hear from you! To obtain an application pack please download below and return to Lorna Burg - Director of Business & Finance - hr@henrycavendish.co.uk
Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, the successful applicant will have to apply for DBS check as part of the process.
Deadline: 9am - Monday 6th July 2026.
SOUS CHEF
BEHAVIOUR AND PASTORAL CARE SUPPORT - September 2026
About Our School
Henry Cavendish Primary School is an OFSTED ‘Outstanding’ 2024, vibrant, inclusive learning community split across two sites. As a Unicef Rights Respecting ‘Gold’ School, we are deeply committed to promoting inclusion, equality and the rights of every child. We pride ourselves on maintaining a nurturing environment rooted in the six principles of nurture, ensuring all pupils have a safe, calm space where their unique needs are met. We are looking for a full time, dedicated, resilient and talented individual to join our team and make a tangible difference in our pupils' lives.
Are you a dynamic, positive and inspiring individual who has the skills to make a difference for children who display challenging behaviour or need additional nurture?
As a Behaviour and Pastoral Care Support specialist, you will play a pivotal role in removing barriers to learning. Your mission will be to promote effective participation, enhance individual learning, raise aspirations, and help children achieve their full potential. This is a dynamic role that extends far beyond the classroom. You will work across both school sites, managing a caseload of individual pupils and groups, offering timetabled mentoring, and leading outside provision in both Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2) playgrounds. From analyzing attendance to working alongside our school dogs to boost mental wellbeing, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference.
If you think you might have the dedication, creativity and passion to be a part of the Henry Cavendish Staff Team, please download the application pack below and return your completed application form to: Lorna Burg - Director of Business and Finance: hr@henrycavendish.co.uk
Deadline is 9am - Wednesday 8th July 2026 - Interviews week commencing 13th July 2026.
Behaviour and Pastoral Care Support Application Pack
Volunteering and Training Opportunities at Henry Cavendish
If you are interested in volunteering at Henry Cavendish, or arranging a work experience or teaching placement, please complete this online form: Volunteer Application