Pre-Prep KS1 Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Highgate School; Greater London; Teletrabalho; GBP 40 000 - 67 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Highgate School is seeking a dedicated Pre-Prep KS1 Teacher (Maternity Cover) to join the team in North London from February 2027. The role requires a strong classroom presence, adaptability to a new environment, and a passion for a project-based approach to learning.

We welcome applicants from both independent and state sectors who are eager to contribute to an academically selective school. The Post sits in the Pre-Preparatory School, within a vibrant, ambitious community committed to

Qualificações

• Applicants should have the flexibility to adapt quickly to a new environment and a creative curriculum.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; enthusiasm for thoughtful curriculum development and innovation.

Responsabilidades

• Lead KS1 learning in Pre-Prep as a maternity cover teacher.
• Deliver a project-based curriculum with engaging units, ensuring purposeful and motivating activities that empower pupil learning.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Pre-Prep KS1 Teacher (Maternity Cover)

• Job title: Pre-Prep KS1 Teacher (Maternity Cover)
• Job Type: Full time, fixed term
• Salary: £39,823-£67,155
• Department: Pre-Prep
• Reporting to: Principal, Pre-Prep School
• Location: Highgate, North London
• Start: 22 February 2027
• Closing Date: 2 November 2026 at 8:00 am

KS1 Teacher (Maternity Cover) for February 2027

We are seeking an inspirational and highly motivated class teacher to join our flourishing Pre-Prep School from February2027. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an excellent Key Stage 1 teacher to work within a vibrant and ambitiousschool community, where curiosity, creativity and a love of learning is at the heart of everything we do.

Applicants should have the flexibility to adapt quickly to a new environment and a creative curriculum, as well possessexcellent communication and teamwork skills. An enthusiasm for thoughtful curriculum development and innovationcharacterises teaching at Highgate. At the Pre-Prep children follow a project-based approach and teachers plan units andactivities which are purposeful, motivating and allow the children to have agency within their learning.

We welcome applicants from both the independent and state sectors – candidates do not need to have had prior experienceof teaching in the independent sector but should have an interest in teaching in an academically selective school setting.

The Pre-Preparatory School

Highgate Pre-Preparatory School is an academically selective, coeducational school with approximately 180 pupils in 9 classes from Reception to Year 2.The Pre-Preparatory School is housed in its own building in Bishopswood Road, adjacent to the school’s playing fields.

Learning at Highgate

Visitors invariably remark on our high standards of work and behaviour, and warm and friendly atmosphere. Highgate’s modern teaching and outlook ignites our pupils’ learning within a purposeful and exciting curriculum. Our pupils are happy and confident children who are encouraged to take risks.

In Reception, our curriculum is based on the seven areas of learning in the EYFS. In Year 1, our curriculum is designed to extend pupils academically whilst ensuring breadth and balance in the activities on offer. In Year 2, pupils consolidate all that has been taught before, as well being introduced to new and challenging experiences to foster independent learning. Recorder lessons are added to the Year 2 curriculum and during the summer term, Year 2 pupils take part in a week of special visits and outings. Throughout their time in our