Primary Years Teacher

Prep School Primary Years Programme Class Teacher 

We are seeking a full-time, enthusiastic, engaging and reflective qualified teacher with vision and energy to join our exceptional staff team. The successful applicant will be a first-rate teacher, creative and compassionate, who will be able to teach Maths, Literacy, Social Studies, PSHE, Science and Unit of Inquiry, as well as to oversee the pastoral care of a Prep class. Contribution to the co-curricular programme, plus cover and duties are essential as is the willingness to embrace the busy life of our progressive and happy school. 

The role reports to the Head of Prep. The successful applicant will collaborate with the Primary Years team, and fully support the philosophy of the IB. 

Teachers are expected to: 

• Be advocates of the core values of the school: kindness, honesty, courage and uphold the central vision and mission of the school.

• Teach and take full responsibility for the classes assigned and provide an academic and pastoral overview of each student.

• Perform break and lunch duties, and contribute to the co-curricular programme.

• Fully support the life of the Choristers of St George’s Chapel, and understand the school’s heritage as a choir school.

• Attend pre-term INSET days (up to 6 a year) and commit to the collaborative nature of the team at St George’s.

• Commit to digital learning. The school has embraced Google Classroom as a tool for learning. All teaching staff are issued with Chromebooks and the school provides Chromebooks to students from Years 3 – 8.

• Fully support the learning ethos of the IB and display the core skills and IB Learner Profile, ensuring they become integral to the learning and teaching.

• Commit to St George’s as a team player, ready to engage with colleagues as professional friends.

• Establish positive and proactive relationships with our parent body, reporting back on a frequent basis, and attending parents’ evenings as required. Full written reports are provided at least twice a year.

• Join willingly and enthusiastically in the life of the school.

• Take on any other duties as may be agreed from time to time with the Head.

Safeguarding

St George’s School Windsor Castle is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. The appointment is subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks in accordance with the relevant statutory guidance, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check, satisfactory references, proof of identity and eligibility to work in the UK, a review of their social media presence and proof of qualifications.

Equal opportunities

St George’s School Windsor Castle is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage/civil partnerships.

Remuneration 

St George’s has its own salary scale. All staff at St George’s are entitled to up a means tested fee discount for their children to attend the school (subject satisfying the admissions criteria and availability of spaces in relevant year groups).

All completed application forms should be sent to: 

The Head’s PA - recruitment@stgwindsor.org

St George’s School Windsor Castle, Windsor, SL4 1QF 

The closing date for applications is 12.00pm on Wednesday 26 February 2025.  

Interviews will be held at St George’s soon afterwards. Early applications are welcome, and the school reserves the right to make an appointment at any point.

The successful applicants will be notified by telephone or email.