Class Teacher (Year 4)

Location:

London, GB

Date: 28 May 2025

Application closing date: 18th June 2025

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ROLE SUMMARY:

Wetherby Preparatory School is an independent boys’ preparatory school (ages 7 – 13) of 350 boys set in the dynamic area of Marylebone in London. Wetherby prepares its pupils for many of the top day and boarding senior schools in the country and therefore works at a level significantly above National Curriculum expectations.

Wetherby Prep are now looking for a year four class teacher to join them from September 2025. We will also consider a January 2026 start. The year 4 class teacher is responsible for the education and welfare of a class, in accordance with school policy, ensuring the safety and welfare of pupils and achieving the highest standards of learning and achievement for all. Additionally, they are expected to promote and support the ethos, aims and vision of the school and maintain its philosophy of education.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibility for teaching English, Maths, Science, and Humanities to the class group and English to an older year group set.
Contribute to raising standards of attainment by preparing and teaching stimulating and energetic lessons of a high standard and according to pupils’ needs
Identify clear learning objectives and outcomes, building on prior attainment, with appropriate challenge
Take responsibility for, and promote, the safety, welfare and wellbeing of all pupils in your care
Be aware of and comply with policies and procedures relating to child protection, reporting all concerns to an appropriate person
In line with school policy, mark, monitor and assess pupils’ work and set targets for progress
Assess and record pupils’ progress, monitor strengths and weaknesses, inform planning and recognise the level at which the pupil is achieving

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

Teaching qualification together with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Knowledge of National Curriculum in Key Stage 2
Able to use an appropriate range of teaching and learning strategies
An understanding of how assessment for learning can improve pupil performance
A confident and competent user of ICT
The ability to work independently and collaboratively
Creativity in problem solving with a willingness to take on new approaches
A positive attitude towards professional development and their own learning
Experience of working with children who have Special Educational Needs is desirable
Experience of working in the Independent Sector is desirable

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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