Reception Class Teacher

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and well qualified Reception class teacher to join Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery. This role is a permanent full-time role starting in September 2024. The role is available due to the expansion to 2 reception classes.

Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery is an independent, co-educational day school for children aged 2 to 11, where pupils get the best start possible and learn in a happy and secure environment. Founded in 1917, we have been educating, nurturing and challenging children for over 100 years. Children are at the heart of everything we do; our small classes and school environment truly allow us to know our pupils as individuals and to tailor our teaching and curriculum accordingly. We have high expectations for our pupil’s academic progress and personal development and work closely with our parents to ensure that all our pupils get the very most from their time with us.

The School has an enviable academic record and a long tradition of sending pupils to grammar and selective independent schools. But there is a great deal more to Gidea Park than just academic success. We firmly believe that happy children make better progress and to achieve this, children need to be understood, listened to and valued.

This role is a permanent full-time teaching position. We are looking for an enthusiastic teacher who will be able to excite our pupils and provide them with stimulating and thoughtful learning. Working with our youngest school age pupils you must be able to excite them about all areas of their education. This role would be suitable for experienced teachers or those starting out in their career. This role could be the perfect opportunity for an ECT looking to start a career in the independent sector.

To apply, you will need to have QTS and be able to demonstrate your passionate for children’s learning within early years. 

 We are looking for a Reception Teacher who is able to; 

• Inspire children with enthusiasm and a love of learning by delivering high quality learning that engages our children 
• Prepare and plan for teaching, taking into account the requirements of children of all abilities 
• Prepare and develop, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements.
• Provide feedback and guidance to pupils and their parents in an engaging way that encourages continuous learning at home

What you will need;

• Evidence of continuing professional teacher development and to continue to learn 
• A sound knowledge of the requirements of the Early Years curriculum
• The ability to inspire children to reach their full potential
• Experience of teaching in the Early Years age range.
• A strength and passion to teach in Early Years.

What do you get in return for your hard work?

In addition to playing an important role in a great school, you will receive a competitive salary. There will also be ample professional development and training opportunities during your time at Gidea Park, including ongoing coaching from the management team, with the prospect of career and salary progression as our school grows. 

This role would provide you with the opportunity to make a real difference at Gidea Park Prep.

As part of the Inspired Learning Group of school you will also benefit from:

• A commitment to professional and career development 
• Childcare fee discount
• Pension scheme
• Refer a friend scheme up to £750
• Health plan that provides significant coverage such as optical, dental, dental accident, chiropody, therapy treatments and health club concession. Access to Doctor Line from anywhere in the world, scanning such as MRI, CT and PET scan 
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Westfield rewards (discounts from various high street and online outlets).

For an informal discussion please call Tom on 07706 323847.

Interested candidates should send an application at the earliest possible time. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the date advertised. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis, as applications are received.

Gidea 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)