RECEPTION CLASS TEACHER (EYFS LEAD)
FULL-TIME
Required for September 2025
An enthusiastic and inspirational teacher is required to teach literacy, numeracy and Humanities to boys aged between 4 and 5 (Reception) to the levels required by a Central London prep school that prepares its pupils for ISEB Common Pre-Tests (taken in Year 6), Common Entrance (taken in Year 8), and Eton/St Paul's scholarships (taken in Year 8).
The successful candidate will join St Philip's at an exciting time as it takes its second class of Reception-aged pupils following its expansion into EYFS in September 2024. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to build upon the excellent groundwork that was laid as the school opened its inaugural class.
Applicants must fill out the attached application form and submit a one-page letter of application.
BACKGROUND OF THE SCHOOL
Independent prep school for boys aged 4 to 13, founded in 1934 and located on its foundation site in South Kensington. Expanded into EYFS provision in September 2024.
School info here.
Job specification here.
Application form here.
Academic responsibilities
- To teach, as reasonably required, by the Head
- To develop and build upon appropriate schemes of work, available for inspection by the Deputy Head, which set out challenging and appropriately differentiated work for all pupils
- To maintain order, discipline and calm in class to ensure effective teaching and learning
- To integrate ICT into teaching and learning, available for inspection by the Deputy Head (Academic)
- To develop cross-curricular links with other subjects as well as PSHCE
- To organise and/or attend curricular-enriching trips
- To produce wall displays which change on a termly basis
- To mark pupils’ class work and prep, in line with School policy
- To prepare thoroughly for inspections
Administrative responsibilities
- To keep records of effort and achievement, in line with School policy
- To write reports as required, following stated protocols
- To liaise closely with colleagues and the SMT as required
- To attend staff meetings as required, adhering to the procedures and protocols published in the staff handbook
- To manage any departmental budget
Pastoral care
- To set and maintain clear expectations of behaviour in all classes and cover lessons
- To follow and support the School’s stated policies on rewards and sanctions, anti-bullying, safeguarding and child protection
- To treat all pupils with equanimity
- To report all pastoral concerns to the Deputy Head (Pastoral)
Health and safety
- To complete risk assessments as required
- To prepare for and respond to inspections of health and safety, internal and external
Flexibility
This job description reflects the main responsibilities of the post. However, the post holder should be willing to undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the Head Master.
Hours
This job is full time. The School opens from Monday to Friday at 8.00am and closes at 5.00pm.
SAFEGUARDING
St Philip's School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. The School’s Safeguarding and Child Protection policy can be downloaded here .
All applicants who are offered employment in posts involving access to children (whether teaching or support) will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions. This means that you are required to declare any convictions or cautions that you may have, even if they would otherwise be regarded as ‘spent’ under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and any cautions or bind-overs and any prosecutions pending against you. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action or dismissal.
St Philip's School
Independent prep school for boys aged 4 to 13.
6 Wetherby Place
London SW7 4NE
www.stpschool.co.uk
0207 373 3944
