Year 1 and 2 Teacher (Hendon)

Job Description

Lead the Past. Influence the Future

Job Title: Year 1 and 2 Teacher

Location: Hendon Prep, London, NW4 1TD

Salary: Up to £48,000 per annum (depending on qualifications)

Hours: 35 hours per week | Monday to Friday

Contract: Permanent | Term Time only

Start: January 2027 (later start may be considered)

Note: UK applicants only. This role does not offer sponsorship.

About the School - Hendon Prep School

At Hendon Prep, we pride ourselves on being a warm, inclusive, and nurturing independent preparatory school. Here, every child is known, valued, and empowered to thrive. Guided by our mission to Empower, Inspire, and Include, we blend personalized learning with expert teaching and innovative approaches to ensure every child achieves academic success while growing in confidence and resilience.

Our diverse community celebrates kindness, curiosity, and a love of learning. Through a broad and creative curriculum, enriching co-curricular opportunities, and a strong focus on student wellbeing, we ensure children from Preschool to Year 6 flourish both academically and personally. Safeguarding and the wellbeing of every child are central to everything we do.

As part of the Blenheim Schools Group, you will benefit from working within a collaborative and innovative network of schools committed to educational excellence, professional development, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

At Hendon Preparatory School, we believe that great teachers change lives. We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic and inspiring Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 Teacher to join our welcoming school community and help our students develop a lifelong love of learning.

This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about delivering engaging lessons, nurturing confidence, and helping every child reach their full potential. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or an ambitious teacher seeking your next challenge, you'll be supported by a collaborative team that values creativity, innovation, and excellent teaching.

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons that bring learning to life.


• Foster a positive, inclusive classroom where every student can succeed.


• Support students' academic, social, and emotional development.


• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of individual learners.


• Monitor progress and provide meaningful feedback to support achievement.


• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community.

What You Will Bring

• Graduate with teaching qualification (PGCE / QTS) required.


• Experience teaching in Key Stage 1 and/or Key Stage 2.


• A passion for helping children achieve their best.


• Ability to create engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity and confidence.


• Strong classroom management and communication skills.


• Collaborative spirit and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.


• Enthusiasm, positivity, and a commitment to high standards.

About Blenheim Schools

Blenheim Schools is a growing family of innovative, high-quality independent schools committed to enabling outstanding futures for every student. Our ethos centers on truly understanding each child, their talents, character, and aspirations by providing a personalized, ambitious education that helps every child thrive.

We deliver a broad, enriching curriculum supported by tailored teaching and exceptional pastoral care. We celebrate individuality, nurture confidence, and champion every learner so they can discover their strengths and achieve their potential.

Joining Blenheim Schools means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community that values creativity, inclusion, and professional growth. Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to transform lives and a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for students and families.

We are proud to be part of Outcomes First Group, which in 2025 was officially certified as a Great Place to Work® for the sixth consecutive year.

How to Apply

Ready to make a difference? Complete your application before the closing date!

Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.

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What You Will Bring Graduate with teaching qualification (PGCE / QTS) required.
Experience teaching in Key Stage 1 and/or Key Stage 2.
A passion for helping children achieve their best.
Ability to create engaging learning experiences that inspire curiosity and confidence.
Strong classroom management and communication skills.
Collaborative spirit and the ability to build positive relationships with students, families, and colleagues.
Enthusiasm, positivity, and a commitment to high standards.

About the School - Hendon Prep SchoolAt Hendon Prep, we pride ourselves on being a warm, inclusive, and nurturing independent preparatory school. Here, every child is known, valued, and empowered to thrive. Guided by our mission to Empower, Inspire, and Include, we blend personalized learning with expert teaching and innovative approaches to ensure every child achieves academic success while growing in confidence and resilience.
Our diverse community celebrates kindness, curiosity, and a love of learning. Through a broad and creative curriculum, enriching co-curricular opportunities, and a strong focus on student wellbeing, we ensure children from Preschool to Year 6 flourish both academically and personally. Safeguarding and the wellbeing of every child are central to everything we do.
As part of the Blenheim Schools Group, you will benefit from working within a collaborative and innovative network of schools committed to educational excellence, professional development, and continuous improvement.
About the RoleAt Hendon Preparatory School, we believe that great teachers change lives. We're on the lookout for an enthusiastic and inspiring Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 Teacher to join our welcoming school community and help our students develop a lifelong love of learning.
This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about delivering engaging lessons, nurturing confidence, and helping every child reach their full potential. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or an ambitious teacher seeking your next challenge, you'll be supported by a collaborative team that values creativity, innovation, and excellent teaching.
What You'll Be Doing Deliver engaging and inspiring lessons that bring learning to life.
Foster a positive, inclusive classroom where every student can succeed.
Support students' academic, social, and emotional development.
Adapt teaching to meet the needs of individual learners.
Monitor progress and provide meaningful feedback to support achievement.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and the wider school community., About Blenheim SchoolsBlenheim Schools is a growing family of innovative, high-quality independent schools committed to enabling outstanding futures for every student. Our ethos centers on truly understanding each child, their talents, character, and aspirations by providing a personalized, ambitious education that helps every child thrive.
We deliver a broad, enriching curriculum supported by tailored teaching and exceptional pastoral care. We celebrate individuality, nurture confidence, and champion every learner so they can discover their strengths and achieve their potential.
Joining Blenheim Schools means becoming part of a collaborative, forward-thinking community that values creativity, inclusion, and professional growth. Our teams are united by a shared belief in the power of education to transform lives and a commitment to delivering outstanding experiences for students and families.
We are proud to be part of Outcomes First Group, which in 2025 was officially certified as a Great Place to Work® for the sixth consecutive year.
How to ApplyReady to make a difference? Complete your application before the closing date!
Note: We reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Outcomes First Group is committed to carrying out a fair, thorough, and efficient recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. While we aim to keep applicants informed throughout, we do not accept liability for any loss of earnings or other associated costs incurred by applicants as a result of delays or changes in the compliance process. All stages of the compliance process are subject to necessary safeguarding checks and compliance with statutory requirements, which may affect timescales.