Primary Class Teacher - Independent Prep School, EMPOWERING LEARNING

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An outstanding independent prep school in South West London is seeking a dedicated Primary Class Teacher to inspire and motivate young learners from September 2025. This full-time, permanent role offers the opportunity to teach either KS1 or KS2, contributing to a stimulating curriculum that promotes independent thought and personal growth. The school values teamwork and communication, encouraging teachers to engage in extracurricular activities that enrich the student experience. If you are passionate about education and want to be part of a dynamic and friendly environment, this role could be perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching within a primary or prep school setting.
• Ability to contribute to extracurricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Teach general subjects across either a KS1 or KS2 class.
• Motivate and support pupils to develop confidence and independence.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Team Player

Teaching Experience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

School: Independent Prep School

Location: South West London

Role: Primary Class Teacher

Start Date: September 2025

Salary: Very Competitive

An independent prep school in South West London is seeking a primary class teacher from September 2025. This is full time and permanent and can be either KS1 or KS2.

This independent prep school understands the importance of education and providing a broad, stimulating and varied curriculum. Staff aim to equip students with all the necessary life skills to face an increasingly challenging adult world. The school has high expectations of every child, not just in the classroom, but in every facet of school life and every teacher motivates and supports their pupils. Independent thought is promoted, and the school encourages pupils to use the knowledge they have acquired to develop their own thoughts, ideas and opinions, with the aim of children growing in confidence and independence.

The Head is searching for an outstanding classroom practitioner to teach general subjects across either a KS1 or KS2 class. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching within a primary or prep school setting and want to contribute to the wider life of the school in one of the many extracurricular activities that the school offers. You will be a team player and have very good organisational and communication skills.

If you are interested in working in a fantastic independent school that is dynamic, friendly and outstanding, please apply by sending through your CV or contact Duncan Eaglesham on 07860 845 741 for an informal conversation and more information. The school has a strong ethos of student welfare therefore any successful applicant will undergo a full enhanced criminal record check (DBS).