KS1/KS2 Class Teacher

Full-time, Term Time Only

Hours of work: 7.40am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, with a lunch break

About St James Preparatory School

St James Prep School is a co-educational IAPS day prep and nursery school for children aged 2-11. An oasis of calm in bustling Kensington, the school is resourced with enviable outside space (including a forest school), a fully-resourced teaching kitchen, science labs and a new ICT Suite.

The school prides itself on adding value both to the academic results and the character of its pupils. Lessons start and end with The Pause – a moment of stillness that supports focus and wellbeing. Love of learning is the preferred route to success so that pupils get great results for the right reasons, and without the stress of a hothouse atmosphere. Pupils can progress on to senior girls’ or boys’ schools – the entry is automatic. But the emphasis is on choice with a robust 11+ programme.

The Good Schools Guide describes the School as, ‘Unique. A relaxed, yet focused atmosphere unlike any we have encountered elsewhere.’ 

St James Prep was inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate in October 2019 and graded ‘excellent’ in all areas. 

Overview

We are looking for an outstanding and experienced KS1/KS2 class teacher who will uphold the school’s excellent academic standards and distinctive ethos. 

Peace of mind is a message that goes straight to the heart of what St James Prep is about and what it delivers. It’s consistently described as a happy, vibrant school with a relaxed yet focused atmosphere. The pupils have extremely positive attitudes to learning and achieve excellent results in a highly supportive environment where academic success, creative, emotional and spiritual development are of equal importance.

St James is on an attractive site in Central London with its own salary scale.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please click Quick Apply to complete our online application form on this website. Alternatively, please email your completed application form to: recruitment@stjamesschools.co.uk

Closing date: 9.00am on 11 April 2023.

Interview dates will be agreed directly with applicants after the Easter school holidays. The School reserves the right to offer the post at any stage in the appointment process.

St James Schools is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including reference checks and an enhanced DBS check.