Job Description

Set in 32 acres of stunning countryside nestled in the heart of Sandhurst, Wellington College Prep is one of the leading Prep Schools in the UK with state-of-the-art facilities, boasting a proud history alongside a progressive and exciting approach to education, to encourage pupils to learn for life and constantly evolving to embrace new ideas to enable our pupils to be the best they can be.


We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dedicated Junior School Teacher.


You will join on a Full Time, Permanent basis, and in return we will offer you a competitive salary and benefits package which includes a free lunch whilst on duty, subsidised membership to the Wellington Health & Fitness Club, contribution to our personal pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced Maternity / Paternity scheme, cycle to work scheme, fee remission, free parking and access to a health cash plan.

Key responsibilities:

In addition to the general duties of a teacher at Wellington College Prep, the post holder is expected to:


Be willing to teach across the full age range Enhance the quality of teaching and learning in the Department and wider School through sharing resources and good practice, lesson observation, collaborative teaching, mentoring and active participation in continuing professional development Teach a standard timetable allocation Make a positive contribution to the efficient running of the Department, including, setting and marking examinations, attending departmental meetings and undertaking administrative and other tasks as delegated by the Head of Department Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of children

What we are looking for:

Essential

Good level degree in a directly related subject or a suitable Post Graduate qualification
3 A-Levels, IB or equivalent
8+ GCSE A-C (English and Maths essential) or equivalent

Desirable

Teaching experience in a prep school Awareness of Safeguarding requirements and good practice within a boarding school setting Involvement in extra-curricular activities (professional, amateur or voluntary)

Applications: Please apply directly via our recruitment website

Careers | Wellington College Prep Careers

, partial applications via job boards will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 6th May

Interviews : 15th May

So, if you are committed to contributing towards the School community, think you've got what it takes to perform exceptionally in this role and would like to join our team, please

apply

now.


Wellington College Prep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.


Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).


The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.


All applicants must have a valid right to work in the UK and must be able to produce supporting documents.