Key Stage 2 Class Teacher

Park Hill Preparatory School and Nursery is seeking to appoint an energetic, highly motivated, passionate and outstanding Key Stage 2 Class Teacher. We would like to hear from team players who will bring a genuine love of teaching and learning and a commitment to pupil wellbeing and wider school life.

We are looking for qualified teachers with QTS who have experience of working within the KS2 curriculum. The ability to work with pupils in their preparation for the 11+ would be desirable. The successful teacher will show a genuine commitment to creating an inspiring and stimulating child-centred learning environment. Teachers should be committed to ongoing school improvement and feel comfortable in a climate of change and innovative development. 

Park Hill Preparatory School and Nursery is a highly successful, flourishing co-educational independent day school for children from 2 to 11 years, based in Kingston, South West London. Park Hill Preparatory School and Nursery enjoys a national reputation for its innovative use of technology, performing arts provision and its emphasis on sports and physical activity. It is proud to be recognised as an Apple Distinguished School and offers a balanced and rich curriculum.

At Park Hill, every pupil is encouraged to develop academically, physically and emotionally. We believe that children who enjoy their school days will achieve their best.

To apply, you will need to have QTS and be able to demonstrate your passionate for children’s learning. 

We are looking for a well-qualified teacher to join us at Park Hill Preparatory School and Nursery, we welcome applications from experienced teachers or those teachers starting their career looking for an ECT role where they can develop and thrive. For all staff there is a commitment to progression and ample training and support will be provided to all.

We would like to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following;

• Be a qualified teacher who has completed appropriate QTS teacher training
• Be confident about teaching a broad range of subjects within the KS2 curriculum.
• Have experience of teaching within Key Stage 2.
• Share the schools values.
• Meet all of the DfE Teachers’ standards
• Be dynamic, self-motivated and flexible
• Have high expectations of pupils’ attainment, progress and behaviour
• Have strong digital skills – for enhancing learning and work efficiency
• Have a personal philosophy of teaching which reflects our approach
• Work effectively as part of a team, building positive relationships with colleagues
• Plan effectively and is sensitive to the learning needs of pupils of different abilities
• Regularly assesses pupils’ work formally and informally, using Assessment for Learning strategies
• Be approachable and confident in dealings with pupils’ parents and external agencies
• Have good administration skills
• Have good class management skills
• Be enthusiastic, innovative and creative with a commitment to the extra-curricular life of the school

All staff at Park Hill Preparatory School and Nursery work well together towards the schools shared goals. As a teacher at Park Hill Preparatory School and Nursery you will be welcomed and made to feel welcome in our family feel school.

In addition to playing an important role in a growing outstanding school that has an ambitious growth agenda, you will receive a competitive salary and annual salary review. There will also be ample professional development and training opportunities, including ongoing coaching from the leadership team.

What do you get in return for your hard work?

In addition to playing an important role in a great school, you will receive a competitive salary and annual salary review. There will also be ample professional development and training opportunities, including ongoing coaching from the management team, with the prospect of career and salary progression as our business grows. 

Other benefits include:

• A commitment to professional and career development 
• Childcare fee discount
• Pension scheme
• Refer a friend scheme up to £750
• Health plan that provides significant coverage such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world, scanning such as MRI, CT and PET scan 
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Westfield rewards (discounts from various high street and online outlets).

All of our staff create a secure environment, using imagination to help children to learn. Our links with our parents is essential to support their children so having a friendly and professional style is what we look for.

Interested applicants should apply at the earliest possible opportunity. An application form should be completed by visiting https://www.inspiredlearninggroup.co.uk/vacancies/ for further information please contact Tom Havard, Talent Acquisition Manager, Inspired Learning Group - tom@inspiredlearninggroup.co.uk.

We may close this opportunity early, so we encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

Park Hill Preparatory School and Nursery is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).