Year 4 Teacher – Independent Prep School
Start: September 2023
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Location: Hampstead, North London
Salary: Based on School’s generous pay scale
Our client, an esteemed all-boys prep school that is dedicated to nurturing the brilliance of London’s brightest young minds, is currently seeking a Year 4 teacher to commence in September 2023. With a vision centered on empowering students for lifelong learning and enabling them to embrace diverse and fulfilling paths, this school takes pride in providing an exceptional education. As a teacher at this school, you can immerse yourself in a stimulating and well-rounded curriculum, ensuring an enriching and captivating experience for their boys, both academically and socially.
The school is a thriving and successful selective preparatory school for boys in North London, They provide a high calibre education for all of their pupils (approx. 470) from age 4 to 13. They aim to ensure a happy, secure and energetic community in which their pupils and staff can flourish.
Key elements of the role are:
- Responsibilities include teaching a Year 4 class with diligence and competence
- Tailor teaching approach to each student’s educational needs and follow Headmaster’s subject directives
- Instruct class in English, Maths, and other subjects as designated
- Manage time effectively and plan ahead for all subjects
- Maintain an orderly classroom environment with good discipline and encourage respectful behaviour
- Create a welcoming and engaging atmosphere by displaying children’s work in a stimulating manner
- Mark student work and provide feedback and support in line with marking policy
- Keep accurate records of each pupil’s development, progress, and attainment
- Maintain consistency in teaching approach within the Year 4 age group
- Collaborate with other teachers to develop teaching materials, lesson plans, assessment methods, and pastoral care strategies
- Contribute to homework planning and monitoring.
Essential Qualities:
- Degree and/or appropriate Teaching Qualification
- Recent teaching experience at KS2
- Evidence of continued professional development
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to prioritize and be well organised
Desirable Qualities:
- QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
- Proficiency in ICT
- A specific subject specialism
If you are a dedicated educator who thrives in a supportive and vibrant educational community, then we welcome an application from you. This is an opportunity to join a team of passionate professionals in shaping the minds of some exceptional students. Please apply within or call Ella at Connaught Education for further details.
Connaught Education – The Independent School Specialists
Connaught Education is a trading brand of Connaught Resourcing and operates as an Employment Business and an Employment Agency. We are a committed equal opportunities employer who respect and value cultural diversity. We are committed to supporting the welfare of children and young people. In support of current Safeguarding legislation we will carry out background checks and an Enhanced DBS Disclosure as part of our recruitment and selection procedures.