Temporary Prep Teacher (Maths)

West House School is seeking a temporary, part-time (c. 0.6 FTE) Prep Teacher to plan, prepare and deliver Mathematics teaching in Key Stage 2 over the Spring and Summer Terms in 2024. The role holder will also be required to occasionally cover other lessons within the department. The role holder will report to the Deputy Head.

Download our application pack and visit our website (https://www.westhouseprep.com/) for further information about the role and the school.

 Salary: Main scale teaching salary according to experience.

Hours: 25 sessions per week (out of 40), approximately 0.6, 5 mornings per week. 

Type of position: Temporary, part-time, from January to July 2024 over the Spring and Summer terms.

 Benefits: Eligible for discount on school fees for pupils at West House School Nursery, West House School (for boys) and Edgbaston High School for Girls (subject to normal admissions procedures), discount on fees for Holiday Club provision, eligible to join a Contributory Pension Scheme, lunch, free parking, free Employee Assistance Programme, cycle to work scheme.

Start date: 1st January 2024 or as soon as possible

How to apply

 To apply for this role, forward a completed application form and a covering letter addressed to Alistair Lyttle, Headmaster, outlining why you feel that your skills and experience would equip you to take on this role, by email to: recruitment@westhouseprep.com

 The deadline for application is Wednesday 11th October 2023 at 9.00am.

 Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to arrange a suitable time for interview in the week commencing 16th October 2023.

West House School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates will be required to undergo all statutory checks including an enhanced DBS check. A copy of the Recruitment, Selection and Disclosure Policy is available on the website.  

 This post involves working with children and is exempt from the Rehabilitation of the Offenders Act 1974 and all subsequent amendments. All convictions, police cautions or “bind overs”, including any that would otherwise be considered “spent” under the Act must be disclosed, and will be taken into account in deciding whether to make an appointment.

 As part of the shortlisting process, the School will consider carrying out an online search on shortlisted candidates as part of its due diligence. This may help to identify any incidents or issues that have happened, and are publicly available online, which the School may want to explore with an applicant at interview.