Reception Class Teacher

Wetherby School Notting Hill; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wetherby School Notting Hill is seeking a dedicated Reception Class Teacher to join the team from January 2027. This maternity cover role will involve planning, preparing, and delivering a well‑structured curriculum that meets the needs of all learners.

You will create stimulating and supportive learning experiences, ensuring lessons are differentiated and engaging. The school values educational excellence and a holistic approach in a thriving, high‑performing environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant teaching qualification with a passion for education.
• Value and inspire every child to reach their full potential.
• Set ambitious yet realistic goals to support student success.
• Have a strong, up-to-date knowledge of the curriculum for your year group.
• Confidently use IT to enhance teaching and learning.
• Adapt teaching styles to engage and support children of all abilities and talents.
• Be a proactive, dynamic, and positive member of staff.
• Foster a collaborative and uplifting environment for students and colleagues.
• Demonstrate excellent appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Get involved in the wider life of the school community.
• Promote and uphold the school's supportive and inclusive ethos

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare and implement the agreed school curriculum to cater for the needs of all children within the assigned class and any other class taught.
• Provide well planned, engaging learning experiences and support for all learners and to deliver a diverse, relevant and differentiated (where appropriate) curriculum for all children in the class.
• Observe and evaluate the progress of each child through implementing the agreed structures within the school and according to EYFS
• Provide a warm, friendly and supportive atmosphere that is conducive to the social and emotional needs of the children within the class.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with school policies at all times and to encourage positive practise in relation to general behaviour
• Create an engaging, stimulating and relevant learning environment through displays and classroom organisation.
• Maintain cordial and informative relationships with parents.
• Work as part of a team with the teachers and assistants within the assigned year group and the rest of the school staff.

Skills

Teaching passion

Curriculum knowledge

IT for teaching

Collaborative mindset

Punctuality & professionalism

Education

Teaching qualification

Tools

Educational technology

Job description

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world‑class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

By joining our award‑winning team of over 14,000 employees, you can work in state‑of‑the‑art facilities alongside industry‑renowned educators and leaders in some of the world's most desirable locations. We invest heavily in our team members who enjoy industry‑leading professional development, exceptional career opportunities, and mobility across our group.

ROLE SUMMARY:

Wetherby School is a thriving and highly successful non‑selective, independent school in Notting Hill for boys aged 4 to 8. The school is heavily oversubscribed and extremely successful in securing pupils' entry into the preparatory school of their choice.

Wetherby provides an environment that promotes educational excellence and tradition through a forward‑thinking, holistic curriculum, which meets the needs of individual pupils. With our individualised learning strategies, each boy learns to challenge himself, pursue high standards, and seek accomplishment in all he does so that his talents shine through.

Wetherby School is seeking a dedicated and passionate Reception Class Teacher to join the team from January 2027. This is a maternity cover role until December 2027. In this role, you will plan, prepare, and deliver an engaging and well‑structured curriculum that meets the needs of all learners. You will create stimulating and supportive learning experiences, ensuring lessons are diverse, relevant, and appropriately differentiated.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare and implement the agreed school curriculum to cater for the needs of all children within the assigned class and any other class taught.
• Provide well planned, engaging learning experiences and support for all learners and to deliver a diverse, relevant and differentiated (where appropriate) curriculum for all children in the class.
• Observe and evaluate the progress of each child through implementing the agreed structures within the school and according to EYFS
• Provide a warm, friendly and supportive atmosphere that is conducive to the social and emotional needs of the children within the class.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with school policies at all times and to encourage positive practise in relation to general behaviour
• Create an engaging, stimulating and relevant learning environment through displays and classroom organisation.
• Maintain cordial and informative relationships with parents.
• Work as part of a team with the teachers and assistants within the assigned year group and the rest of the school staff.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Hold a relevant teaching qualification with a passion for education.
• Value and inspire every child to reach their full potential.
• Set ambitious yet realistic goals to support student success.
• Have a strong, up-to-date knowledge of the curriculum for your year group.
• Confidently use IT to enhance teaching and learning.
• Adapt teaching styles to engage and support children of all abilities and talents.
• Be a proactive, dynamic, and positive member of staff.
• Foster a collaborative and uplifting environment for students and colleagues.
• Demonstrate excellent appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Get involved in the wider life of the school community.
• Promote and uphold the school's supportive and inclusive ethos

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT:

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre‑employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.