Prep School Teacher

Tradewind Recruitment LTD.; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is partnering with a welcoming prep school in Milton Keynes to recruit a dedicated Prep School Teacher.

The role starts in October 2026 or January 2027 and is a full-time, permanent position within an ambitious independent school environment. The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging lessons, differentiate for all abilities, monitor progress, and contribute to the wider life of the school.

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching in a primary or prep school.
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum and child development.
• Commitment to creating an engaging, ambitious, and well-rounded education.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative lessons across the Prep School.
• Differentiate learning to meet individual pupil needs.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide constructive feedback.
• Support pupil wellbeing and personal development.
• Contribute to extracurricular activities and wider school life.

Skills

QTS

Prep/Primary teaching

Classroom management

Differentiation

Education

B.Ed./PGCE in Primary

Job description

Prep School Teacher - Milton Keynes

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire | Full-Time | October 2026 or January 2027 Start | Permanent

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Prep School Teacher looking for your next opportunity in a nurturing and high-achieving school environment? Do you want to join a school where academic excellence, pupil wellbeing, and a love of learning are at the heart of everything they do? Tradewind Recruitment is working in partnership with a welcoming and forward-thinking prep school in Milton Keynes that is seeking a passionate and committed Prep School Teacher to join their team from either October 2026 or January 2027. The school is looking to appoint an inspiring teacher who can deliver engaging and challenging lessons, build positive relationships with pupils, and contribute to the wider life of the school. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher or an outstanding ECT looking to develop their career within a supportive and aspirational independent school environment.

Role Highlights:

• Plan and deliver engaging, creative, and challenging lessons that inspire curiosity and a genuine love of learning
• Create a warm, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment where pupils feel confident and supported
• Teach across the Prep School curriculum, adapting lessons to meet the needs and abilities of individual pupils
• Build strong and positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• Support pupils' academic, social, emotional, and personal development
• Differentiate learning effectively to ensure all pupils are appropriately challenged and supported
• Monitor, assess, and track pupil progress, providing constructive feedback to support continued development
• Promote high standards of behaviour, presentation, effort, and achievement
• Encourage pupils to develop confidence, independence, resilience, and a lifelong love of learning
• Contribute to the wider life of the school through clubs, enrichment activities, trips, performances, and school events
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to maintain consistently high standards of teaching and learning
• Support the school's values, ethos, and commitment to providing an exceptional education for every pupil

About You:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have experience teaching within a primary or prep school setting
• Have a strong understanding of the primary curriculum and child development
• Be passionate about delivering an engaging, ambitious, and well-rounded education
• Have excellent classroom management and organisational skills
• Be able to inspire, motivate, and challenge pupils of different abilities
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be reflective, enthusiastic, and committed to continuous professional development
• Have high expectations of yourself and your pupils
• Be committed to creating a positive, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment
• Be willing to contribute fully to the wider life of the school
• Share a strong commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What's On Offer:

• A full-time permanent Prep School Teacher position starting in October 2026 or January 2027
• A competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• A welcoming and supportive school community
• High-quality CPD and excellent professional development opportunities
• A collaborative and experienced teaching team
• Well-resourced classrooms and stimulating learning environments
• Opportunities to contribute to extracurricular activities and the wider life of the school
• A leadership team committed to staff wellbeing, professional growth, and career progression
• The opportunity to work within an ambitious and nurturing educational setting
• Ongoing support from a dedicated education consultant throughout the recruitment process

Professional Development:

The successful candidate will benefit from a strong culture of professional development, with opportunities to enhance their teaching practice through high-quality CPD, collaborative planning, mentoring, and evidence-informed approaches to teaching and learning. Teachers are encouraged to develop their expertise, contribute ideas, take on additional responsibilities, and progress within their careers. The school is committed to supporting staff to achieve their professional ambitions while maintaining a strong focus on pupil outcomes and wellbeing.