Early Years (Reception) Teacher (potential for on-site accommodation)
The Beacon
Amersham, Buckinghamshire
- Expiring soon
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 6 May 2024
Job overview
We are seeking to appoint an exceptional and inspirational teacher to join our Pre-Prep team from September 2024. This role would be on a fixed term contract basis where we expect the help to be needed for up to 12 months. This post would be as a class teacher in a Reception class and full time.
The successful candidate will be a designated Early Years class teacher and teach across the timetable as needed. As with all our teaching staff, there is a clear expectation to contribute to the school’s extra-curricular programme and for all staff to very much immerse themselves into Beacon School life.
The school also has a small number of staff flats, and we may also be able to offer accommodation on site, and so if you are seeking to relocate, this is something worth highlighting on your application.
Our School is a large independent prep school (pupil ages 3 and 13) based in Amersham, Buckinghamshire with close links to London. To give you a flavour of life at our school, please take a look around our website www.beaconschool.co.uk.
Please download an Application Form from the School’s website and send a copy of your completed Application Form and covering letter by e-mail to: recruitment@beaconschool.co.uk
The closing date for receipt of applications is 9am Monday, 6 May 2024 and interviews will be held the following week.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
- The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Safeguarding checks will include DBS checking, references and other checks – all to be undertaken in accordance with School policy
- The safeguarding responsibilities of the post can be found in the job description and person specification in the recruitment pack
- The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
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About The Beacon
The Beacon is an independent day school for boys aged 3 to 13, near Amersham in Buckinghamshire, which is only 30 minutes by train from London. We prepare boys for secondary education through a broad curriculum that offers both richness and diversity of opportunity. From the very first steps in initial learning, to success in competitive examinations, our priority is to ensure sound academic development within a happy and stimulating community. In addition, we aim to give all the boys the skills they need to thrive throughout their adult lives, along with a lifelong curiosity and love of learning.
Boys are educated by a caring and dedicated team of expert teachers in well-resourced buildings, a blend of old and new, set in lovely surroundings, with 16 acres of playing fields. High expectations encourage each boy to perform to their best – in the classroom, on the playing fields, in music and in drama. Whatever their ability, we will strive to meet their needs throughout their time at The Beacon.
In each of our vacancies we offer an excellent remuneration package in return for a fulfilling role in one of the foremost prep schools in the country. We seek remarkable people - we look forward to hearing from you.
For further information, do visit the Vacancies section on our website. To enquire about any of our roles, please telephone 01494 736165 or email headspa@beaconschool.co.uk.
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