Based in Warlingham, Surrey, Warlingham Park Preparatory School is a truly inclusive, co-educational independent school for children aged 2 to11 years. Here, you will find a unique family feel and small classes, with teachers who provide a tailored education to each child in a nurturing, respectful environment that promotes excellence in learning and delivers a high level of pastoral care. We have recently undergone a successful ISI inspection.
With the start of a new Head of School in September, we are seeking to appoint an outstanding Key Stage1/2 teacher to join our motivated and happy team, who is able to bring a genuine love of teaching and learning, and a commitment to pupil wellbeing and wider school life. Applications are welcome from experienced teachers or those starting their career.
The successful candidate will be a Form Teacher and will teach a range of core and foundation subjects across the curriculum, looking after the academic and pastoral needs of each child.
Candidates should have QTS and have experience of working with the KS1 or KS2 curriculum. An ability to teach a modern language or Latin would be desirable but not essential.. The successful teacher will show a genuine commitment to creating an inspiring and stimulating child-centred learning environment and will embrace our vision of developing the use of innovation. In return you will receive professional development and opportunities to shape the next stage of the school’s journey. All staff at Warlingham Park work together towards the school’s shared goals. As a teacher you will be welcomed and supported by colleagues and the wider school body.
The role
• To teach well planned and interesting lessons, which are appropriate to the level of all pupils
• To be responsible for the pastoral wellbeing of children in their form.
• To stretch our most able pupils and support those who need it.
• To use effective assessment to ensure that all children make excellent progress.
• To track the progress of the pupils they teach to identify any gaps in knowledge.
• To communicating effectively with parents about the progress of their child through regular updates and written reports.
• To attend parent/teacher meetings
• To undertake duties such as playground, prep lesson cover if required
• To participate in the the extra-curricular programme as required
• To attend and contributing to general staff meetings.
• To embrace CPD and INSET as required
The person will
• A qualified teacher who has completed appropriate QTS teacher training
• Be confident about teaching a broad range of subjects within the KS1 and 2 curriculum.
• Have experience of teaching Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2
• Share the school’s values
• Meet all of the DfE Teachers’ standards
• Demonstrate good behaviour management skills.
• Have high expectations of pupils’ attainment, progress and behaviour
• Have strong digital skills – for enhancing learning and work efficiency
• Work effectively as part of a team, building positive relationships with colleagues
• Plan effectively and be sensitive to the learning needs of pupils of different abilities
• Regularly assesses pupils’ work formally and informally, using Assessment for Learning strategies
• Have verbal and written communication skills and able to in deal with pupils, parents and external agencies
• Be enthusiastic, innovative and creative with a commitment to the extra-curricular life of the school
• Have a good sense of humour
In addition to playing an important role in a growing outstanding school that has an ambitious growth agenda, you will receive a competitive salary and annual salary review. There will also be ample professional development and training opportunities, including ongoing coaching from the leadership team.
Warlingham Park School also offer additional benefits including;
• Childcare fee discount
• A stakeholder Pension scheme
• Refer a friend scheme up to £750
• A comprehensive health cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Westfield rewards (discounts from various high street and online outlets)
To apply, please e-mail your CV along with the completed application form and a cover letter (no more than two sides of A4 please) explaining your suitability for the role.
We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible and look forward to hearing from you. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early. For an informal chat call our Acting Head, Andrea Shepherd, on 01883 626844 or visit the school.
Warlingham Park Preparatory School and Nursery is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, as all new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps within employment, two satisfactory references and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).