Job Description

Required for April or September 2025 (not suitable for ECT).

Highclare Preparatory School is seeking to appoint a class teacher to join our Key Stage 1 or 2 team commencing in the summer term or autumn term. The ideal candidate will be passionate about teaching and learning, and working with young children. This is an opportunity to teach at an excellent independent school, in a brilliant team, amongst our engaged and capable pupils. Experience or excellent teaching in Key Stage 1 would be an advantage.

To be considered for the post, you must be able to demonstrate your strengths as an outstanding pupil-focused teacher, capable of collaborating with colleagues and bringing out the best in all of our pupils. Success in this role will require a commitment to innovation in teaching, learning and curriculum planning.

This post would suit a highly motivated teacher from either a state or independent school background, keen to play a key role in delivering the Highclare School vision and ethos.

For further information, please see Job Description.

Closing date: Thursday 20 March 2025.
Interviews: w/c 24 March 2025. However we reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

How to apply: Applicants are required to complete the Highclare School application form and provide a short covering letter detailing your suitability for the role. Completed application forms should be returned by email to HR@highclareschool.co.uk. CVs will not be accepted.

Highclare School is committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the community we are part of. Applications are welcome from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of ethnicity, gender, age or disability. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including referencing checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).