Year 2 Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

We are seeking to appoint an inspirational and enthusiastic Year 2 class teacher, for a period of maternity cover. The successful candidate will join a thriving pre-prep, in a stunning setting. They will work in our KS1 team and closely with the Head of the Pre-Prep.

Hours of work: Full-time position. (Maternity cover). Term Time only (Approx. 33 weeks a Year), Monday to Friday, 0800-1600, plus 2 after-school clubs per week.

Sandroyd is an independent, co-educational prep school for day and boarding pupils aged 2-13. We aim to develop children through a combination of a caring and supportive environment with the provision of stimulating opportunities in and out of the classroom.

The Pre-Prep is home to girls and boys aged 2 – 7 years at Sandroyd, and offers them their first step into a Sandroyd education. Situated in the original walled garden of the Sandroyd estate, the Pre-Prep is purpose-built and was opened in 2004 to provide an appropriate space for EYFS and Key Stage 1 learning. We are fortunate enough to enjoy wonderful facilities and resources, and we make the very most of our location in the middle of 600 acres of the stunning Rushmore Estate.

The Pre-Prep is ambitious in its outcomes for our children. Alongside new curricula, a wellbeing programme for our pupils has been developed, designed to give the children the tools they need to thrive in a busy and fast-paced world. Using the glorious setting to enhance the children’s learning, and treating every child as an individual are key aims within our Pre-Prep. Sandroyd has approximately 220 pupils in total, with 40 children in the Pre-Prep and about 15 in the nursery.

The successful candidate will be a personable, warm and dynamic individual who can engender the trust of both children and adults. We are looking for an energetic and passionate teacher who uses creativity and up-to-date pedagogical approaches in their work, with the ability to adapt their teaching to meet the needs and interests of the children. This class teacher role balances providing the best pastoral care with academic excellence. Above all, the desire for continuous improvement in their work, and being a true team player will be key characteristics for the successful candidate.

The successful candidate will ideally have:

● A relevant teaching qualification

● The ability to build strong relationships with the staff and parents

● Excellent communication and organisational skills and the ability to work flexibly

● The desire to work as part of a collaborative team and an interest in sharing good practice and experience

● Great energy in their work and the ability to inspire children of this age

● The desire to contribute to the wider life of the school

● Paediatric First Aid would be an advantage, but we will train to this level if required

● Food Hygiene Certificate would be an advantage, but we will train to this level if required

To Apply

Application letters should state what particular skills and attributes you can bring to Sandroyd School, brief details of how you fit the position, including specific details of experience and achievements, and any interests and hobbies.

The completed application form and your brief letter of application should be addressed to the Head of The Pre-Prep, Polly Holbrook, and sent to Sandroyd School, Rushmore Park, Tollard Royal, Salisbury, Wiltshire, SP5 5QD or by email to pholbrook@sandroyd.com. Please contact Polly Holbrook regarding any questions you

may have relating to this position.

Interested candidates should apply by 11am on Friday 28th June 2024. However, if you are interested in this role, please contact us ASAP. We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a number of early suitable applications. Interviews are expected to take place on Tuesday 2nd July 2024.