Year 3 Class Teacher

ROLE SUMMARY:

Chepstow House School is an established 3 form entry, Co-ed Prep with a nursery attached and outstanding facilities within the Notting Hill Gate area. It is a growing school offering opportunities for staff development and career progression.

The school aims to provide a broad and balanced curriculum that enables each child to achieve their full potential in a happy and caring environment. Chepstow House aims to discover the best in every child and challenge them to go beyond their expectations.

We are seeking a committed and enthusiastic Year 3 Class Teacher who will promote and develop a positive and engaging learning environment.  You will build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues, contributing to the wider life of the school and maintaining a classroom environment that encourages growth, respect, and high standards.

This is a permanent role starting in September 2026.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plan and teach lessons across all primary subjects in line with the school’s schemes of work, ensuring lessons are engaging, well-structured and appropriately differentiated, including preparation for 11+ assessments.
• Work closely with parallel teachers to plan the curriculum, medium-term plans and daily lessons.
• Mark work, assess progress and keep clear, accurate records, providing feedback, reports and references as required.
• Create a positive and supportive classroom environment that encourages learning, confidence and personal development.
• Maintain good behaviour and discipline, promote the school’s values and ensure safeguarding and health and safety requirements are met.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, supporting their academic progress and overall wellbeing.
• Carry out pastoral and administrative duties, including completing registers and monitoring attendance.
• Communicate regularly with parents about pupils’ progress and wellbeing, and be available for meetings before and after school.
• Take part in the wider life of the school, including assemblies, concerts, trips, events and extracurricular activities.
• Organise and look after classroom resources, and maintain an orderly and stimulating learning environment, including displays.
• Attend staff meetings, training and appraisal activities, and keep up to date with current practice.
• Work in partnership with colleagues, parents and the wider school community to support pupils’ development.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Qualified teacher (PGCE, QTS or equivalent) with a strong academic background.
• Strong subject knowledge and the ability to inspire and engage pupils.
• Able to motivate pupils and encourage positive attitudes to learning.
• Confident in planning and assessment, including adapting work to meet individual needs and tracking progress effectively.
• Good classroom management skills, maintaining a calm, respectful and productive environment.
• Experience supporting pupil wellbeing and pastoral care, with a clear understanding of safeguarding responsibilities.
• Strong communication skills, able to build positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Comfortable working both independently and as part of a team.
• Well organised, able to manage workload, prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
• Professional in approach, including presentation, conduct and contribution to school life.
• Committed to ongoing professional development.
• Positive, energetic and flexible, with a practical, can-do attitude.

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

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