Teacher, Ashford Prep

Ashford School provides a superb all-through education for children aged 0 to 18. The Prep School is in the village of Great Chart, on the outskirts of Ashford; set in beautiful rural surroundings with extensive playing fields, exceptional facilities that support the delivery of high-quality teaching and brilliant pastoral care. Our staff are integral to our mission, inspiring the minds of our children, optimising their potential and challenging them both academically and more holistically. We have an exciting opportunity for a Prep Teacher to join our team from September 2024, to share in our continued development and progression as a school community. We are ideally looking for teachers with a desire to work in Key Stage 2 but will consider exceptional candidates looking for opportunities in Key Stage 1.

We are looking to appoint someone who is:

·        Able to teach and deliver high-quality lessons in a broad range of subjects, ideally including core subjects of mathematics and/or English (applications from subject specialists with a desire to teach a broader range of subjects would also be very welcome).

·        Has the necessary background, skillset and/or enthusiasm to lead or move towards leading a subject or area of school life.

·        Open to developing both themselves as a professional and the school of which they will be a vital part.

·        Eager to take an interest in wider school life, particularly in contributing fully to our vast co-curricular programme and, ideally, the sporting life of the School.

·        Able to foster a love of learning and communicate effectively with children, staff and parents.

·        Able to challenge, support and motivate all children providing an education where learning is the ultimate adventure.

·        Inspire and embody our Prep School motto of ‘Always Be Caring’; not just displaying warmth and kindness, but also showing that they truly care about doing the best by every child, every day.

Why apply?

We can offer you:

·        A friendly and supportive staff team who work collaboratively, sharing resources and ideas

·        Competitive salary

·        Excellent facilities

·        Regular professional development and wellbeing opportunities throughout the year

·        Access to employee benefits and services

If you have a strong passion for working with children and excellent organisation and communication skills to support and motivate, as well as contribute to the effective and efficient running of the School, we would love to hear from you.

Applications are welcomed from Early Career Teachers and experienced teachers alike.

For further information about this

role, please contact the PA to the Head of Prep, Elaine Williams on

williamse@ashfordschool.co.uk

Note - We reserve the right to interview and offer to a strong candidate prior to the closing date. It is strongly recommended that candidates submit their applications as soon as possible.