Class Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

Fulham Prep School, London, is a co-educational, independent school for children aged 2 to 13 years old. We are proud to be a leading private school in London, and remain committed to providing high-quality education that enables students to discover their full potential in a supportive, inspirational environment. At our school, students attain personal and academic achievement through a child-centred methodology which seeks to highlight, nurture, and develop their unique abilities.

For over 25 years, Fulham Prep School has sought to help children cultivate a love of learning. From Nursery to Preparatory, students are well-equipped with a robust curriculum and modern competencies to flourish in an ever-changing environment. Every child is perfectly unique, and as they grow, they are encouraged to understand the value of their contributions to our school and their local and global communities. https://www.fulhamprep.co.uk/

We are looking for a committed, passionate and enthusiastic teacher to join Fulham Prep School as a Class Teacher with ability to teach a range of subjects and years. This is a chance to join a thriving team and help to lead and contribute to the development of excellent provision at an exciting time for the school.

This role starts in September 2026 and is a 12 month mat cover position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide pastoral care, support academic progress, and maintain good pupil conduct
• Deliver high-quality teaching and support pupil progress with pastoral, SEND, and school teams
• Plan, prepare, and teach lessons in line with school and departmental policies
• Maintain discipline, punctuality, registration, and a positive classroom environment
• Set, mark, assess work; monitor progress; write reports and prepare pupils for assessments
• Differentiate teaching and provide additional support where required
• Communicate with parents and attend parents’ evenings and staff meetings
• Contribute to departmental life, trips, assemblies, and shared resources
• Attend meetings, assemblies, briefings, and complete cover and supervisory duties
• Support and organise whole-school events and extracurricular activities
• Act as form tutor and undertake break and lunchtime duties
• Uphold behaviour policies, safeguarding, child protection, and staff Code of Conduct
• Maintain professional standards of attendance, appearance, and conduct
• Follow all school policies and maintain positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
• Participate fully in academic, pastoral, and wider school life

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Qualified teacher with degree and PGCE, QTS or equivalent, and right to work
• Strong subject knowledge and understanding of effective teaching standards
• Able to plan, deliver, and adapt engaging lessons with high expectations
• Skilled in assessment, feedback, and monitoring pupil progress
• Committed to safeguarding, pupil welfare, and wellbeing
• Experience teaching Key Stage 2 and preparing pupils for assessments
• Experience in pastoral care and collaborative teaching teams
• Independent school experience desirable
• Confident use of ICT in teaching
• Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills
• Able to manage workload, meet deadlines, and work independently
• Enthusiastic, flexible, and able to motivate pupils
• Willing to contribute to extracurricular and wider school life
• Committed to professional development, equality, and school ethos

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.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM:

Please download and complete our Inspired Application Form and submit alongside your CV.

Inspired Academic Teaching Application Form