Year 1 Class Teacher

shangang Keji Industrial CO LTD; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Knight Education in the Rickmansworth area is seeking a KS1 Class Teacher to join the Pre-Prep. The role is full-time and permanent, with flexibility for a two-term contract or a September 2027 start for the right candidate.

Start date is April 2027 or earlier, and the school emphasises small class sizes, strong teaching, and a caring staff. Applicants must be willing to undergo safeguarding checks, including DBS clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience teaching KS1 and/or EYFS.
• Commitment to safeguarding and child welfare.
• Ability to contribute to Pre-Prep initiatives and small classes.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 1 Class within the Pre-Prep offering.
• Maintain high teaching standards and foster student development.
• Support school values and participate in safeguarding processes.

Skills

KS1 teaching experience

EYFS experience

Small class sizes

Safeguarding awareness

Job description

Role: KS1 Class Teacher

All potential candidates should read through the following details of this job with care before making an application.

Start Date: April 2027 or earlier (or September 2027 for the right candidate)

Location: North West London/Hertfordshire borders

Contract Term: Permanent or Contract

Salary: Very Competitive

A leading independent school in the Rickmansworth area of Hertfordshire/North West London borders is seeking a Year 1 Class Teacher from April or January 2027 to teach in their Pre-Prep. This is a full time and permanent role, but can be a two term contract role or can be permanent from September 2027 for the right candidate.

This independent school aims to provide a first-class education, where every child is given the opportunity to achieve their full potential within a broad range of academic, cultural, and sporting opportunities. They endeavour to uphold the values of respect, kindness, loyalty, and honesty, which are central to all that the school does. Learning is an adventure in the Pre-Prep, where small class sizes, well-qualified and caring staff and excellent teaching enable children from the age of two to reach their full potential.

This role will likely entail teaching a Year 1 Class and the successful candidate will have experience of teaching KS1 and/or EYFS.

Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check