Prep Teacher

We are looking for a teacher to join our committed and supportive Prep team. The role would equally suit someone in the early stages of their career or a more experienced candidate who can demonstrate a strong track record of highly effective teaching and pupil progress, and would like to develop their professional experience in a fresh setting. We are looking for a teacher with:

• High aspirations, resilience, optimism and positivity for the children and for themselves;
• The capacity to motivate children of all abilities to make very good progress;
• A secure understanding of the upper primary curriculum and how formative assessment informs planning and practice;
• The skills to promote and advance children's independent learning;
• Good communication skills with children, colleagues and parents;
In return we offer exceptional working relationships and opportunities to work with international schools within the group. Applications are invited from well-qualified and enthusiastic candidates, with an excellent degree in a directly relevant subject, with particular experience within a Primary or Prep setting to join our thriving school. If you are interested in the post and would like to discuss the position further or visit the school, please contact hppa@sherfieldschool.co.uk in the first instance to arrange a discussion with the Head of Prep. All candidates are required to complete an application form in full. Please note that applications must be made on the School's application form and accompanied by a covering letter of no more than 2 sides of A4, font Calibri, size 12. To apply, please send your letter and Sherfield application form via email or post to: Emily Daly, PA to the Head of Prep, Sherfield School, Sherfield on Loddon, Hook, and Hampshire, RG27 0HU OR electronically via e-mail: hppa@sherfieldschool.co.uk Closing Date for Applications: Wednesday 13th May 2026 at 18:00 Interviews will take place on Monday 18th or Tuesday 19th May 2026. Please note: early applications are encouraged and the school reserves the right to appoint an exceptional candidate at an earlier stage. Sherfield School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practice across the school. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks along with other relevant pre-employment checks, including checks with past employers.

We are looking for a teacher to join our committed and supportive Prep team. The role would equally suit someone in the early stages of their career or a more experienced candidate who can demonstrate a strong track record of highly effective teaching and pupil progress, and would like to develop their professional experience in a fresh setting. We are looking for a teacher with:
• High aspirations, resilience, optimism and positivity for the children and for themselves;
• The capacity to motivate children of all abilities to make very good progress;
• A secure understanding of the upper primary curriculum and how formative assessment informs planning and practice;
• The skills to promote and advance children's independent learning;
• Good communication skills with children, colleagues and parents;
In return we offer exceptional working relationships and opportunities to work with international schools within the group. Applications are invited from well-qualified and enthusiastic candidates, with an excellent degree in a directly relevant subject, with particular experience within a Primary or Prep setting to join our thriving school.