Teacher (Maternity Cover) (St Michael's Prep School)

MacIntyre Academies; Otford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St Michael’s Prep School is seeking a dedicated KS1 teacher to join our welcoming team. The role focuses on planning, teaching and pastoral care within a single class, contributing to our inclusive, family-oriented atmosphere.

Candidates should be prepared to work with a supportive staff team and engage in safeguarding practices. The successful applicant will have QTS, KS1 experience, and safeguarding training, with DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Experience of working with children in Key Stage 1.
• Safeguarding training completed.
• Paediatric First Aid qualification.
• Food handling certificate.

Responsibilities

• Manage a designated class with full planning, teaching, pastoral care and assessment responsibilities.
• Deliver high-quality lessons aligned with the National Curriculum.
• Support pupils’ wellbeing and contribute to a positive, inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Pastoral care

KS1 experience

Curriculum planning

Safeguarding

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

KS1 teaching experience

Job description

About Us

Welcome to St Michael’s Prep School and thank you for your interest in joining our wonderful team. St Michael’s Prep is a co-educational, inclusive school for children aged 2 to 13. We are a school with a welcoming family atmosphere and we value our staff as a body and individually for the brilliant contribution they make. We are committed to ensuring every member of our community feels valued and is able to strive for their vision of success. We believe in providing a rounded education where children can pursue their passions, challenge themselves and enjoy a creative and innovative curriculum. We are continually looking for ways to improve in step with our ever-changing world. Access to our 100-acre site plays an important role in the pupils’ learning and growth, developing them into mindful and knowledgeable citizens who will care for their environments throughout their lives. We believe St Michael’s Prep to be a genuinely stimulating, rewarding and very special place to work. There is a lively and purposeful environment and you will be working with highly motivated pupils who are keen to learn. We encourage teachers to show real initiative in the classroom and they are well supported by a friendly and dedicated team of staff. At St Michael’s Prep School we celebrate all our successes, differences are valued and we have an unbiased attitude to recruitment and retention. We encourage applications for all our advertised roles from all communities so that our staff body reflects the ambitious, diverse, open, distinctive and spirited pupil body. We hope our website gives you an insight into the vibrant and inspiring place that St Michael’s Prep is and that you are encouraged to apply for one of our roles.

Job Description

The role will include responsibility for a designated class including full planning, teaching, pastoral care and assessment responsibilities.

Please see Candidate Brief attached.

Desired Criteria

• Working as a team member (e.g. with teachers and teaching assistants)
• Previous experience working in a School
• Experience of working with children with a range of needs
• Understanding of Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSiE) and safeguarding in schools
• Previous experience as a Teacher and a clear understanding of the role
• Safeguarding training
• Paediatric First Aid qualification
• Food handling certificate

Essential Criteria

• Eligible to work in the UK
• An enhanced DBS disclosure
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Planning and delivering teaching using the National Curriculum
• Experience of working with children in Key Stage 1