Junior Master/Mistress 1

Inspired Education Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspired Education Group’s Wetherby Preparatory School in London is seeking a Junior Master/Mistress to join the team from January 2027 on a fixed-term basis. The role supports the school, teachers, and curriculum, assisting with supervision, classroom preparation, and administrative tasks.

The ideal candidate will have completed secondary education, be able to work well in a team, and relate positively to children and adults.

Qualifications

• Completed secondary education.
• Able to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities.
• Able to use basic technology - video, photocopier.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Appropriate knowledge of first aid.

Responsibilities

• Support for the School: comply with safeguarding, health and safety, and confidentiality policies; support equal access to learning; assist with pupil supervision before/after school; participate in meetings and training.
• Support for Teachers: prepare classrooms for lessons; report pupil progress to teachers; assist with record keeping and classroom management; liaise with parents/carers; provide clerical support.
• Support for the Curriculum: help pupils understand instructions; prepare and maintain equipment and resources; assist pupils in using materials.

Skills

Teamwork

First aid

Interpersonal skills

Basic technology

Education

Completed secondary education

Tools

Video equipment

Photocopier

Job description

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Junior Master/Mistress 1

Location: London, GB

Date: 30 Sept 2026

ROLE SUMMARY

Wetherby Preparatory School is an independent boys’ preparatory school (ages 7 – 13) of 350 boys set in the dynamic area of Marylebone in London. Wetherby prepares its pupils for many of the top day and boarding senior schools in the country and therefore works at a level significantly above National Curriculum expectations. Wetherby Preparatory School is seeking a Junior Master/Mistress to join our team. This role is from January 2027 on a fixed-term basis. The Junior Master will provide support for the school, teachers and curriculm.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support for the School

• Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, health, safety and security, confidentiality and data protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person.
• Be aware of and support difference and ensure all pupils have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop.
• Contribute to the overall ethos/work/aims of the school.
• Appreciate and support the role of other professionals.
• Attend relevant meetings as required.
• Participate in training and other learning activities and performance development as required.
• Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school.

Support for Teachers

• Prepare classroom as directed for lessons and clear afterwards and assist with the display of pupils work.
• Be aware of pupil problems/progress/achievements and report to the teacher as agreed.
• Undertake pupil record keeping as requested.
• Support the teacher in managing pupil behaviour, reporting difficulties as appropriate.
• Gather/report information from/to parents/carers as directed.
• Provide clerical/administrative support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing, collecting money etc.

Support for the Curriculum

• Support pupils to understand instructions.
• Prepare and maintain equipment/resources as directed by the teacher and assist pupils in their use.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• Completed secondary education.
• Able to work constructively as part of a team, understanding classroom roles and responsibilities.
• Able to use basic technology - video, photocopier.
• Ability to relate well to children and adults.
• Appropriate knowledge of first aid.

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.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM

Please download and complete our Inspired Application Form and submit alongside your CV.