Reception Class Teacher

Are you looking for a position teaching a reception class within a friendly and vibrant Independent School?   

Bishop’s Stortford College is a place of learning that provides an outstanding range of opportunities for developing well-rounded, skilful and happy young people.  We pride ourselves on doing this in a beautiful environment with the best facilities.    

At the College, we are aware that it is the people who make this possible. It is their energy, imagination and enthusiasm that creates the opportunities, experiences and very special atmosphere for both pupils and staff to enjoy.    

NQTs are welcome to apply.   

The Pre-Prep School   

The Bishop’s Stortford College comprises of Senior, Prep and Pre-Prep Schools. The Pre-Prep School for pupils aged 4 – 7, feeds into the Prep School, which is an independent, co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 7 – 13 (560 on roll). They are the preparatory schools for the Senior School to which most of the Prep School pupils transfer at the end of Year 8.   

The Pre-Prep School is a wonderful community, where teaching and learning is fun. The pupils and staff alike are enthusiastic, motivated, hard-working and committed, but enjoy and thrive in our exciting learning environment. The happy, positive atmosphere is commented on by visitors, as the children and teachers engage in their lessons and with each other. These relationships are key to generating and sustaining this and I hope you will want to become part of the team responsible for creating this environment.  

Please visit the College website (www.bishopsstortfordcollege.org) to view our last ISI Inspection Report and to get a flavour of all that goes on here.  

The Post  

We are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and Reception Class Teacher. This is to cover maternity leave for one academic year. This is an excellent opportunity for a dynamic teacher to join a dedicated and committed team of professionals. A desire to become widely involved in the life of a busy school will be important qualities in the successful candidate.   

The position becomes available from September 2017.    

Application Process  

The closing date for applications is Monday 10th April 2017.   

The offer of appointment will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.  

The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A copy of the College’s Child Protection Policy is available on the website. 

 A completed application form, letter of application and curriculum vitae should be sent by Monday 10th April 2017 to:  Miss Belinda Callow, Head of Pre-Prep, C/O HR Office, Bishop’s Stortford College, 10 Maze Green Road, Bishop’s Stortford, Herts CM23 2PJ. 

 And if we still haven’t tempted you… 

 We also reward all our employees with a fantastic range of benefits, which include access to the Teachers’ Pension scheme, use of our state-of-the-art College Gym and Swimming Pool, parking onsite, childcare vouchers and a free lunch during term time! Who said there’s no such thing as a free lunch?  

Here’s what some of our employees have said about the College…..  

‘At Bishop’s Stortford College, there is a willingness to help each other and a shared commitment to helping pupils’ 

‘You have the space and ability to draw on your own character and strength within the College’   

‘Staff are supportive and helpful and there is good communication.  We are a close-knit team who help one other’