Class Teacher

St Nicholas Preparatory School and Nursery

Position: Class Teacher

Salary: £28,000 to £35,000 per annum depending on qualification and experience  

Contract type: 36 Weeks a year

Hours of Work: 40 hours a week

Contract term: Permanent

Date Posted: 23 April 2021

Closing date: 22 May 2021

Start date: 1 Sept 2021 

Place of Work: 22 Salmon Street, Kingsbury, London, NW9 8PN

Website: www.stnicholasschool.org.uk

Email us your CV at: recruit@stnicholasschool.org.uk

St Nicholas Preparatory School and Nursery has developed a reputation for delivering an innovative and engaging prep school curriculum, delivering success both academically, but in personal development. Based in North West London, we are a co-educational independent school for children aged 3 months – 11 years, employing modern teaching strategies, focussed around independent learning, and offer an individually focused education in a friendly environment. 

We have led the way in remote learning, being featured in case studies on utilising technology to provide continuous learning, and relish the prospect of providing our pupils with an exciting education, preparing them not just for success in examinations in Year 6, but for the world beyond. Hence, our Latin motto ‘non scholae, sed vitae discimus’ – ‘We learn not for school, but for life’

We are excited to welcome a new member to our strong and supportive team, and invite applications from teachers eager to innovate and inspire. 

Applicants should demonstrate the following qualifications & experiences:

• Qualified Teacher Status and evidence of continuing professional development 

• To deliver high quality teaching and learning to pupils within year groups of Key Stage 1 and 2.

• To have a strong and confident knowledge of the benefits of technology in education, both academically and pastorally.

• To inspire children with enthusiasm and a love of learning. 

• To relish the prospect of creating creative and inspiring lessons. 

• To have a sound knowledge of the requirements of the national curriculum.

• To prepare and plan for teaching, taking account of the requirements of all children within their class.

• To prepare and develop, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements. 

What we offer:

• Competitive Salary

• Annual Salary review

• Professional Development and Training opportunities with the prospect of salary progression

• Ongoing coaching from the management team

• Career progression as our business grows

• Childcare fee discount

• Pension scheme

• Health cash plan covering 10 healthcare benefits and services such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor line from anywhere in the world, Employee Assistance Programme, scanning service (MRI, CT and PET scans) and Westfield rewards where you will be able to obtain discounts from various high street and online outlets

The successful candidate will also benefit from joining a fun, supportive, creative team and to be part of the grand annual Christmas event.

Interested candidates should send an application at the earliest possible time. 

St Nicholas 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).