Full time KS1 teacher

FULL TIME KEY STAGE 1 TEACHER REQUIRED FOR JANUARY 2025

We are seeking to appoint a talented form teacher who is flexible, enthusiastic and well qualified with experience of teaching Key Stage 1. 

The role will include teaching the KS1 curriculum to a class of up to 20 children. The successful candidate will be required to fully engage in school life and will have opportunities to be a subject leader and be involved with the delivery of co-curricular activities.

Orchard House is a leading prep school in west London with an excellent reputation for outstanding academic results and for nurturing the individual talents of each and every child. It is part of Dukes Education, a family of schools and educators, brought together by a common purpose: to give children the foundations for an extraordinary life, through education.

The successful candidate will need to be flexible, have a positive outlook and be very happy to work as part of a team. You will be an excellent classroom practitioner, have an ability to motivate young people in their learning, and have excellent communication, organisational and creative skills.

As a teacher at Orchard House School you will be responsible for promoting the academic, social, moral, physical, spiritual and emotional development of each child in the safe, caring and stimulating environment of the school. We can offer supportive colleagues and a well-resourced environment. We take time and effort to invest in considerable training of all staff and in each staff member’s personal professional development.

START DATE, SALARY AND APPLICATION PROCESS

The post is offered as a permanent position starting from January 2025. 

Salary will be based on qualifications, experience and the successful applicant's ability to contribute to the life of the School. 

For more information about Orchard House please visit www.orchardhs.org.uk. 

Applicants should download a job description and an application form, and complete and return the form to info@orchardhs.org.uk 

The closing date for applications will be Monday 4 November, but an early application may well be preferred. 

References will be essential. The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including online checks, checks with previous employers and an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants. Orchard House School is an equal opportunities employer.