Class Teacher

Inspired Education Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Education Group, Hampstead, London, is recruiting a well-qualified Class Teacher for KS1/KS2 to join our St Anthony’s School for Boys in January 2027. The role requires delivering high-quality lessons, fostering a supportive classroom environment and contributing to a vibrant school life.

The ideal candidate will have experience as a Class Teacher, a passion for pedagogy and a commitment to safeguarding and professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Class Teacher.
• Interest in pedagogy developments and subject knowledge.
• Understanding school policies and professional responsibilities.
• Leading by personal conduct and example.
• Evaluating teaching for improvement.
• Ability to work with colleagues.
• Passion for the extra-curricular life of the school.
• Direct line management of Teaching Assistants.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individuals so that teaching objectives are met, momentum and challenge are maintained, and best use is made of teaching time.
• Plan lessons and sequences of lessons to meet pupils’ individual learning needs.
• Secure a high standard of pupil behaviour in the classroom, through establishing appropriate rules and high expectations.
• Participate in the school’s Performance Management program.
• Identify pupils who have special educational needs, and know where to get help in order to give positive and targeted support.
• Design and adapt long, medium and short term plans for all schemes of work taught.
• Mark and monitor pupils’ class and homework providing constructive oral and written feedback.
• Set clear targets for improvement of pupils’ achievement and monitor pupils’ progress towards those targets.
• Supervision of pupils during playtime, lunchtime and for at least one school club.
• Attend Staff Meetings and Briefings, Inset Days, Parents Evenings and Meetings, Open Days and School Fetes

Skills

Teaching experience

Pedagogy research

Professional conduct

Team collaboration

Extra-curricular involvement

Mentoring staff

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award-winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state-of-the-art facilities alongside industry-renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry-leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY

St Anthony’s is a Catholic Preparatory School (IAPS) for boys aged 2.5 – 13. It is Roman Catholic but welcomes boys of other faiths. The majority of boys transfer to leading Independent schools. At St Anthony's we pride ourselves in having very high standards of ourselves and our pupils, and believe that stretch and challenge are essential ingredients to real academic success.

The school opened a nursery in September 2023 which has proved to be extremely popular. St Anthony’s has a strong presence in Hampstead, and increasingly beyond, with a reputation for very high-quality teaching and learning as well as sporting, musical and artistic prowess.

St Anthony’s School for Boys seeks to appoint a well-qualified and inspirational Class Teacher for KS1/KS2 to start in January 2027. The school is not super-selective but academic outcomes are outstanding with significant numbers of boys securing places at competitive London day and country boarding schools. The school’s ethos is warm and welcoming with staff and boys striving for excellence in all that we do.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure effective teaching of whole classes, groups and individuals so that teaching objectives are met, momentum and challenge are maintained, and best use is made of teaching time
• Plan lessons and sequences of lessons to meet pupils’ individual learning needs
• Secure a high standard of pupil behaviour in the classroom, through establishing appropriate rules and high expectations
• Participate in the school’s Performance Management program
• Identify pupils who have special educational needs, and know where to get help in order to give positive and targeted support.
• Design and adapt long, medium and short term plans for all schemes of work taught
• Mark and monitor pupils’ class and homework providing constructive oral and written feedback
• Set clear targets for improvement of pupils’ achievement and monitor pupils’ progress towards those targets
• Supervision of pupils during playtime, lunchtime and for at least one school club
• Attend Staff Meetings and Briefings, Inset Days, Parents Evenings and Meetings, Open Days and School Fetes

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• Experience as a Class Teacher
• Responsibility for their personal development & someone who researches developments in pedagogy and in the specific subjects they will teach
• Understand their professional responsibilities in relation to school policies and practices
• Set a good example to the pupils through presentation and personal conduct
• Evaluate teaching critically and use this to improve effectiveness
• Establish effective working relationships with professional colleagues where applicable
• Passionate about the extra-curricular life of the school
• Direct and line manage Teaching Assistants & support staff when needed

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

Visit our careers site for more information; https://jobs.inspirededu.com