Prep Teacher (KS2)

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Are you a passionate and dedicated teacher who believes every child deserves an exceptional start to their educational journey?

St Martin's Preparatory School is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Prep Teacher to join our thriving school community. This is an exciting opportunity to teach motivated and engaged pupils within a nurturing environment where academic excellence, creativity, and outstanding pastoral care go hand in hand.

Whether you are an experienced practitioner or an ambitious teacher looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from individuals who are committed to helping children achieve their full potential and develop a lifelong love of learning.

About St Martin's Preparatory School

St Martin's Preparatory School is a highly regarded independent co-educational school for children aged 2 to 11 years. Proudly rated Excellent by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), we provide an outstanding educational experience built upon high academic standards, exceptional pastoral care, and a commitment to developing confident, well-rounded young people.

Our small class sizes enable teachers to truly know every child as an individual, tailoring learning experiences to support academic achievement and personal growth. We believe that education extends beyond the classroom and encourage pupils to develop independence, resilience, curiosity and strong character through a rich and varied curriculum.

From Forest School and outdoor learning opportunities to music, drama, sport and creative arts, St Martin's offers a vibrant environment where children are encouraged to flourish academically, socially and emotionally.

About the Role and You

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive and dependent upon experience

Start Date: September 2026

As a Prep Teacher, you will play a vital role in delivering engaging and inspiring lessons that challenge and support pupils to achieve excellent outcomes. You will create a positive learning environment where children feel valued, motivated and confident to take risks in their learning.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues, parents and the wider school community to ensure that every pupil receives the highest quality educational experience.

Key Responsibilities

Planning and delivering engaging, creative and challenging lessons
Creating a stimulating classroom environment that promotes a love of learning
Monitoring, assessing and tracking pupil progress effectively
Providing outstanding pastoral care and support for pupils
Differentiating learning to meet the needs of all learners
Working collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to curriculum development
Building strong relationships with parents and carers
Contributing positively to the wider life of the school

Qualifications

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Has experience teaching within a primary or preparatory school setting
Demonstrates excellent classroom practice and high expectations
Has the ability to inspire, motivate and engage young learners
Possesses excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
Embraces a collaborative and supportive approach to working with colleagues
Has a genuine passion for education and helping children succeed

Benefits

At St Martin's, we are committed to supporting our staff just as much as our pupils. We recognise that exceptional education starts with exceptional people and strive to create an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported and empowered to grow professionally.

In return, we offer:

Company pension scheme
Company sick pay
Life assurance worth three times your annual salary
Free lunch provided daily
Refer-a-friend scheme with financial reward
Wellbeing and wellness programme
Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Small class sizes that enable personalised teaching
Supportive leadership team and collaborative working environment
Access to excellent school facilities and grounds
Free on-site parking

If you are excited by the opportunity to inspire a love of learning and support pupils as they develop confidence, resilience and academic excellence, we would be delighted to receive your application. If this sounds like the job for you then APPLY TODAY!

St Martin’s Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for ALL jobs will undergo appropriate child‑protection screening including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to enhanced level, costs are covered by the company. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the Amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

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