Teacher of Preparatory

This role involves serving as a Teacher of Preparatory, responsible for designing, preparing, and delivering a structured program of study, teaching individual lessons, and assessing student achievement in line with agreed faculty policy. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute actively to curriculum development, ensuring the seamless integration of elements of the British National Curriculum and appropriate information technology use. This position requires active involvement in the wider school community through attending scheduled meetings and participating in duty rotas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare a structured programme of study for each class taught with clearly stated aims and objectives and with evidence of allowing for differentiation between students of different abilities.
• Prepare lesson plans and teach individual lessons.
• Mark class work and homework and assess achievement according to agreed Faculty policy.
• Contribute to curriculum development and assimilate elements of the British National Curriculum as appropriate.
• Include in schemes of work elements of information technology in consultation with the IT department staff.
• Attend meetings, including parent consultation meetings, as required, scheduled, and/or necessary.
• Be involved in the duty rota, as scheduled.
• Ensure that the ethics of the school as expressed in the school philosophy are clearly reflected in your teaching.
• Cover for absent colleagues and invigilate examinations as required.
• Promote the image of the school.
• Perform any other duties as may be reasonably assigned to you by the Director and the Core Management Team.

Note: The duties outlined above are not intended as a restrictive list and may be extended or altered to include other tasks that are commensurate with the role as directed by Senior Management.

Candidate Profile and Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have:

• Be well qualified, enthusiastic and dedicated.
• Hold a university degree (BA/BSc/HND) in the appropriate subject.
• Have passion for education, innovation and technology.
• Enjoy teamwork, be enthusiastic and dedicated.
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner who can ensure good progress for all students.
• Have a vision for what outstanding teaching and learning looks like.
• Have excellent organisational skills.
• Have a positive attitude and approach to change and development.