Prep School Teacher

ISC group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ambitious Prep School

Excellent facilities

Job summary

St Helen’s School in London is seeking an enthusiastic Prep School Teacher to join our thriving Prep School on a full-time, permanent basis. You will deliver engaging, well-structured lessons across the primary curriculum, support pupils’ academic progress, wellbeing and personal development, and contribute to the wider life of the school through co-curricular activities and events.

The successful candidate will foster a lifelong love of learning and collaborate with staff and families.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in a prep or primary school setting.
• Ability to deliver engaging, creative lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Supports pupils’ academic progress, wellbeing and personal development.
• Creates an inclusive, nurturing classroom where every child is valued.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues, parents and the wider school community.
• Committed to ongoing professional development.
• Contributes to enrichment activities and school events.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Support pupils' academic progress and wellbeing.
• Create an inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Participate in enrichment activities and school events.
• Collaborate with colleagues and parents to support learners.

Skills

Prep/Primary teaching

Inspiring learners

Engaging lessons

Student wellbeing

Inclusive classroom

Collaborative

Professional development

Job description

Prep School Teacher

St Helen’s School

St Helen’s School is seeking an enthusiastic and inspirational Prep School Teacher to join our thriving Prep School on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated teacher to inspire pupils and support their academic, social and emotional development during the formative years of their education. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering engaging, high-quality lessons across the primary curriculum, fostering a love of learning, curiosity and confidence in every child.

Working with pupils of different abilities and learning styles, the successful candidate will create a stimulating, inclusive and supportive classroom environment where children are encouraged to achieve their full potential. They will contribute to the wider life of the school, working collaboratively with colleagues to develop a rich and varied learning experience through co-curricular activities, school events and enrichment opportunities.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience teaching within a prep or primary school setting.
• Is passionate about inspiring young learners and fostering a lifelong love of learning.
• Can deliver engaging, creative and well-structured lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Understands the importance of supporting pupils’ academic progress, wellbeing and personal development.
• Creates a positive, inclusive and nurturing classroom environment where every child feels valued and supported.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues, parents and the wider school community.
• Is committed to ongoing professional development and contributing to the continued success of the Prep School.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary, dependent on qualifications and experience
• The opportunity to work within a successful and ambitious Prep School
• A supportive learning environment with excellent facilities

Closing Date: 09.00am, Wednesday 4th November 2026.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and interviews may take place before the closing date. We therefore encourage early applications and reserve the right to close the vacancy early should a suitable candidate be appointed.

St Helen's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to appropriate safeguarding and pre-employment checks.