Early Careers Teacher - Lower School

Farleigh School seeks to appoint an enthusiastic and engaging individual who is in the early stages of their teaching career to join our hard working and friendly staff in the position of Early Careers Teacher teaching pupils in our lower school (years 3-5) on a full time and permanent basis.

The successful candidate will teach a full timetable across a broad spectrum of the curriculum, including on approximately 18 Saturdays in each academic year. All full-time teachers receive a half day off during the week.

As a full-time member of the school’s teaching staff, the post-holder will contribute to all-round pupil experience and development through their responsibilities, which are in keeping with a lively boarding school environment. These include:

• Taking boys/girls’ games for midweek and weekend fixtures or extra-curricular activities
• Assisting with various end-of-day activities, including Prep
• Undertaking break and lunchtime supervision duties

The successful candidate may also be required to be a Form Taker and further career development opportunities may be available for the ideal candidate.

The successful candidate will be available to start in September 2024.

The ideal candidate will:

• Have Qualified Teacher Status
• Have a degree or equivalent in a relevant subject
• Demonstrate a high level of subject knowledge and the ability to deliver excellent lessons, which engage all pupils
• Demonstrate a strong knowledge of the current curriculum
• Demonstrate a knowledge of how to provide effectively for the needs of all children
• Be confident in taking boys’ or girls’ games sessions or extra-curricular activities
• Have a positive understanding of the level of personal and professional commitment that boarding school community life requires and the extended school day during term time
• Be confident in the use of technology for educational delivery and be competent in undertaking the IT-related tasks required of a full-time teacher
• Be willing and able to contribute to the experience of pupils outside the classroom
• Be willing to uphold and support the Catholic ethos of the school

Safeguarding:

Farleigh School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant(s) must be willing to undergo appropriate Child Protection Screening, including references from past employers and an enhanced DBS disclosure.