Reception Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

Wetherby School is a thriving and highly successful non-selective, independent school in Notting Hill for boys aged 4 to 8. The school is heavily oversubscribed and extremely successful in securing pupils’ entry into the preparatory school of their choice.

Wetherby provides an environment that promotes educational excellence and tradition through a forward-thinking, holistic curriculum, which meets the needs of individual pupils. With our individualised learning strategies, each boy learns to challenge himself, pursue high standards, and seek accomplishment in all he does so that his talents shine through. 

Wetherby School is seeking a dedicated and passionate Reception Class Teacher to join the team, either for the summer or autumn term 2025. In this role, you will plan, prepare, and deliver an engaging and well-structured curriculum that meets the needs of all learners. You will create stimulating and supportive learning experiences, ensuring lessons are diverse, relevant, and appropriately differentiated.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan, prepare and implement the agreed school curriculum to cater for the needs of all children within the assigned class and any other class taught.
• Provide well planned, engaging learning experiences and support for all learners and to deliver a diverse, relevant and differentiated (where appropriate) curriculum for all children in the class.
• Observe and evaluate the progress of each child through implementing the agreed structures within the school and according to EYFS
• Provide a warm, friendly and supportive atmosphere that is conducive to the social and emotional needs of the children within the class.
• Maintain discipline in accordance with school policies at all times and to encourage positive practise in relation to general behaviour
• Create an engaging, stimulating and relevant learning environment through displays and classroom organisation.
• Maintain cordial and informative relationships with parents.
• Work as part of a team with the teachers and assistants within the assigned year group and the rest of the school staff.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:

• Hold a relevant teaching qualification with a passion for education.
• Value and inspire every child to reach their full potential.
• Set ambitious yet realistic goals to support student success.
• Have a strong, up-to-date knowledge of the curriculum for your year group.
• Confidently use IT to enhance teaching and learning.
• Adapt teaching styles to engage and support children of all abilities and talents.
• Be a proactive, dynamic, and positive member of staff.
• Foster a collaborative and uplifting environment for students and colleagues.
• Demonstrate excellent appearance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Get involved in the wider life of the school community.
• Promote and uphold the school’s supportive and inclusive 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 application form, and attach it as part of the application process. Form found by clicking here
Full JD can be found here