Class Teacher Key Stage 1

Merton Court is the ideal Independent Co-educational Day School. It is Sidcup's oldest established preparatory school, founded in 1899 situated in the London Borough of Bexley. 

It is a small, family-run, private school (315 pupils aged 3-11) where traditional values and a progressive environment meet to give modern children the best possible start in life. 

In the safe hands of a passionate and committed team, Merton Court continues to embrace a truly transformational ethos within a vibrant and caring community atmosphere. 

Sidcup, Kent   

We are seeking an ambitious, enthusiastic and inspiring teacher who is looking to work in an outstanding school dedicated to developing both its pupils and staff to achieve their full potential. 

• You will be DFE Qualified teacher status and qualified to teach Primary age groups 
• A good team member and able to work flexibly 
• Possess excellent communication skills – both oral and written 
• ICT literate 
• Co-ordinate a curriculum area. 
• Work with and deploy support staff and resources effectively
• Contribute significantly to our wide ranging extra-curricular programme
• Knowledge and understanding of the needs of Primary aged children 
• Knowledge of the Primary Curriculum 
• Form and maintain appropriate relationships and personal boundaries with children and young people 
• Emotional resilience in working with challenging behaviours
• Positive attitudes to the use of authority and maintaining discipline 
• Active commitment to equal opportunities 

Above all Successful candidates will:  

• Be ambitious and creative
• Have high expectations for themselves and the children
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to the school’s traditions, vision and values  

Please download further details of the position from our website www.maryleboneexecutivesearch.com/jobs  

Apply online with a CV and personal statement addressing the person specification. For an informal confidential discussion call Richard Evans on 07958 984161 or 020 3126 4858. 

Closing date: 27 February 2017 

Longlist Interviews: Early March 2017 

Final Panel Interviews: Mid March 2017 

To find out more www.mertoncourtprep.co.uk