Prep School Classroom Teacher - Temporary

This role is fixed term and expected to be for the Autumn Term only running from 1 September 2026 to 31st December 2026.

Teachers are directly accountable to the Head of Prep.

Salary - Culford has its own pay scale

Start date - September 2026

Application deadline - 8th May 2026 Midnight

On a daily basis they report to their Head of Department to whom they have direct responsibility for their teaching.

They are expected to:

• To be responsible for checking of emails and notice boards and pigeon holes before school daily

• To have a thorough knowledge of their subject and be aware of curriculum developments

• To teach as prescribed, using departmental schemes of work, preparing pupils for tests and examinations, as appropriate

• To plan lessons in writing which have clear learning outcomes, enable swift progress, foster application and good behaviour, provide for different needs and make use of an appropriate range of methods and resources

• To maintain good order in their classrooms, facilitating the outcomes detailed above

• To maintain records of work covered for each set taught

• To set prep or CRIS (Catch-up, Reading and Independent Study) on a regular basis, following the school’s policy and timetable

• To mark work regularly in accordance with the school’s policies and keep detailed records

• To mark coursework in line with specification requirements

• To use academic data and departmental targets to track and analyse pupil performance

• To highlight underperformance to the Head of Department and pupils and follow the School’s sanctions policy when necessary

• To produce assessments and end of term reports in line with school policy

• To monitor pupils’ attendance at lessons and to follow up absences in line with school policy

• To keep rooms and equipment used in good order and report damage or faults

• To notify the appropriate person of sickness-related absence, setting work and prep whenever possible

• To contribute to the overall work of the Department as directed by the Head of Department

• To attend departmental meetings, parents’ meetings and other meetings as required

• To attend appropriate INSET and other courses as required

• To attend academic meetings as requested

• All teachers have pastoral responsibilities, overseeing a form group.

• All teachers are expected to contribute to the clubs and activities programme and the duty rota.

• All teachers play a vital role in supporting the Boarding Team with some weekend duties. 

Culford School is a boarding and day school for over 850 children aged 1 to 18, set in 480 acres of beautiful Suffolk parkland, with an 18th century grade II mansion at its centre and three separate schools: the Pre-Prep & Nursery (ages 1 to 7); the Prep (ages 7 to 13); and the Senior School (ages 13 to 18).

We believe in educating the whole person to deliver a well-rounded, fulfilled individual with excellent academic results. Everything we do is informed by our firm belief that learning should be challenging, enriching and fun. Culford is a Christian school with a Methodist tradition. We see education as a transformational process that guides pupils towards academic success, clear moral values, and the development of leadership and a readiness for the world of adulthood.

Safeguarding

Culford School 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 a child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Flexibility and Variation:

This job description outlines the role as it stands at the date shown. Culford School periodically reviews job descriptions to ensure they remain accurate and relevant. Changes may be made following consultation with the post holder. While the aim is to agree on reasonable changes, the School reserves the right to change the job description following consultation.

All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks to meet vetting and barring requirements. For more information about that process please refer to the application form.

As an equal opportunities employer, Culford School is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Culford School.

Culford School puts at the centre of its operation the safeguarding of the pupils of the school. There is a commitment to keep safeguarding at the forefront of every employee and volunteer’s mind. We encourage a culture of challenge, not just to act when there is a need, but also in the way we think to ensure the risks of harm to the pupils’ individual welfare are minimised.

Job applicants will undergo appropriate child protection screening and be subject to checks with previous employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Successful applicants must complete mandatory pre-employment training in safeguarding and other key areas before the commencement of employment.

Culford School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and we expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; pre-employment checks will be carried out, references will be sought and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and other relevant checks with statutory bodies.

We comply with the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) code of practice and have a written policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders, both of which are available on request. If you are shortlisted, you are required to declare any relevant convictions, adult cautions or other matters which may affect your suitability to work with children. As a result of amendments to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions order 1975) in 2013 and 2020, some minor offences are now protected (filtered) and should not be disclosed to potential employers, and employers cannot take these offences into account.

If you are unsure whether you need to disclose criminal information, you should seek legal advice or you may wish to contact Nacro or Unlock for impartial advice. There is more information on filtering and protected offences on the Ministry of Justice website.

Nacro - https://www.nacro.org.uk/criminal-record-support-service/ or phone 0300 123 1999