Year 4 Teacher – Fixed Term Contract until Aug 27

HOLY CROSS PREPARATORY SCHOOL KINGSTON; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Life insurance

GP access 24/7

Free lunch on term time

On-site parking

Job summary

Holy Cross Preparatory School Kingston is seeking an exceptional Year 4 Class Teacher with QTS to join on a fixed-term basis until August 2027. The role requires a passion for inspiring children and fostering a lifelong love of learning, along with excellent classroom practice and strong collaboration with parents.

The successful applicant will contribute to the wider life of a busy prep school through clubs, events and co-curricular activities, and will benefit from competitive salaries,

Qualifications

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Demonstrates passion for inspiring children and lifelong learning.
• Exhibits excellent classroom practice and high academic expectations.
• Creates a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Understands nurturing academic, emotional, social and spiritual development.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and communicates effectively with parents.
• Willing to contribute to the wider life of the school through clubs and co-curricular activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead Year 4 class with QTS to deliver engaging lessons.
• Foster a positive, inclusive learning environment supporting all pupils.
• Collaborate with colleagues and communicate with parents on pupil progress.
• Contribute to wider school life through clubs, events and activities.

Skills

QTS

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Class Teacher – Year 4

Full Time, fixed term contract until August 2027

Holy Cross Preparatory School is an outstanding independent school for girls aged from 3 to 11 years. Located conveniently just off Kingston Hill, we are a Catholic school with a caring and inclusive ethos. We have a beautiful eight-acre site and offer first rate facilities including a performing arts and sports hall, tennis and netball courts, a sports pavilion, and all-weather pitches.

Our dedicated and committed team work together to pursue excellence on every level. Our well behaved and curious girls not only achieve academic excellence; many excel in sport, music and art while growing as happy, well-rounded, confident, and curious young people. Our employees are extremely hardworking, highly motivated, and fully committed to life in a busy and thriving prep school.

We are seeking an exceptional Year 4 Class Teacher with QTS to join our thriving school on a fixed-term basis until August 2027. We are looking for a teacher who:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has a passion for inspiring children and fostering a lifelong love of learning.
• Demonstrates excellent classroom practice and high academic expectations.
• Creates a positive, engaging and inclusive learning environment.
• Understands the importance of nurturing children’s academic, emotional, social and spiritual development.
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and communicates effectively with parents.
• Is willing to contribute fully to the wider life of a busy and successful prep school through clubs, events and co-curricular activities.

We value our employees and offer competitive salaries, generous holiday entitlement, membership of a pension scheme, life insurance and other wellbeing benefits such as 24/7 GP access. We have car-parking on site and provide a free lunch and refreshments during term time.

Contact Lindsey Banks, Deputy Bursar on 0208 942 0996 for an informal discussion about the role.

Holy Cross Prep are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. Successful applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.