Class Teacher

The Pointer School is an Independent Christian Prep and pre-Prep school in Blackheath, Southeast London. We are seeking an inspirational, dedicated, and passionate teacher to join our thriving school as a class teacher. The yeargroup that the role is based is flexible and will depend on the successful candidate’s experience and interest. The successful candidate will have a good degree and experience working in Primary schools, ideally with experience in the indpendent sector.

At Pointers we have a strong collegiate atmosphere and the successful teacher will become a key part of the continuation of this. Our pupils leave us after Year 6 to attend the very best schools in London and the right candidate will be able to guide pupils towards this.

This position is from September 2024.

We can offer:

• A competitive package and an opportunity to work for an exceptional organisation;
• 50% fee discount (pro-rata) for children attending the school
• Opportunity to work within a team of highly supportive, sociable and creative colleagues;
• Small class sizes of around 15-20 pupils;
• Career progression through CPD and opportunities for internal promotion;
• Children that are polite, enthusiastic and excited to learn within a caring and happy environment;
• A school committed to doing the best for each and every one of its pupils.

Salary: The Pointer School Pay Scale (£37k – 56k, depending upon experience). 

The Pointer School is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of students and young people and expects the same from its employees. 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). Please note that the school undertakes online searches of all candidates invited to interview, as per safeguarding regulations.