KS1 Classroom Teacher

The Independent Schools Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hereward House, a friendly boys’ preparatory school in Belsize Park, London, invites applications for a Classroom Teacher to provide maternity cover for Year 1. The role sits within a supportive Junior School team that balances academic ambition with kindness and individual care.

The successful candidate will nurture confident, curious learners and contribute to a warm, safe environment where every child feels valued.

Qualifications

• Experience in primary education beneficial.
• Strong pastoral and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team and adapt across year groups.

Responsibilities

• Provide maternity cover for Year 1 class.
• Contribute to a culture balancing academic ambition with kindness and care.
• Create a stimulating, nurturing environment where every pupil feels known and supported.
• Support pupils' confidence, curiosity and love of learning across school life.

Job description

Required: October/November 2026

Hereward House is a highly successful, small boys’ preparatory school in Belsize Park, known for its excellent academic outcomes and strong pastoral ethos. We are seeking to appoint a Classroom Teacher to provide maternity cover for our Year 1 class.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a committed and supportive Junior School team, contributing to a culture that balances academic ambition with kindness, care and a genuine focus on the individual child.

The role involves working within a small, close-knit team to create a stimulating and nurturing environment where every pupil feels known, valued and supported, and where confidence and curiosity develop alongside academic progress.

The successful candidate will be ambitious for their pupils to achieve their very best across all areas of school life, while placing equal importance on developing kindness, character and a lifelong love of learning.

School

Hereward House is a friendly and thriving IAPS school with highly motivated and talented pupils. We prepare pupils exceptionally well for 11+ and 13+ transfer, with the vast majority moving on to leading independent senior schools in London and beyond.

At the same time, we place great importance on the values developed during a preparatory education. In partnership with our supportive families, we help pupils grow at a crucial formative stage of their lives.

Through small class sizes and a strong sense of community, pupils are known as individuals and encouraged to develop confidence, curiosity and kindness. They leave Hereward House not only with strong academic foundations, but also with the empathy, humility and resilience needed to thrive in a changing world.

Follow this link for Leaver Destinations: https://www.herewardhouse.co.uk/about/destination

Please view the school website, https://www.herewardhouse.co.uk/ for more information about the school and our policies.

ISI Report (April 2023)

The report found the school excellent in all areas, particularly noting –

• The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent.
• Pupils exhibit excellent levels of skills and knowledge across their broad curriculum.
• The range and quality of pupil achievements across the whole school are consistently high and fulfil wholly the school’s aim to embrace the highest academic aspirations for the pupil.

Experience and Background

The successful candidate will have excellent pastoral skills and the ability to motivate and inspire pupils through an engaging and thoughtful approach to learning. They will have a strong belief in effective pedagogy and in the joy and journey of learning.

Previous experience within EYFS, KS1 or KS2 would be advantageous, together with a flexible approach and willingness to contribute across different age groups.

Above all, they will contribute to our warm, welcoming and safe environment, in which every child can thrive and feel comfortable.