Details of the Role

Class teacher in the Pre-Prep
Part time position two days a week
Salary: Dependent on qualifications and experience
Start date: September 2026
Closing date for applications: 09:00 Friday 17 April 2026
Interviews to be held: Week commencing 20 April 2026
Be passionate about teaching and try to actively promote pleasurable and successful learning for all pupils so that each pupil is positively encouraged to develop his/her potential to the full.
Contribute to suitable schemes of work and select appropriate resources for pupils, taking into consideration the provision for more able and less able pupils in liaison with the Head of Learning Development.
Plan lessons in writing which have clear learning outcomes, enable swift progress, foster application and good behaviour, provide for different needs and make use of an appropriate range of methods and resources.
Maintain records of work covered for each set taught.
Mark work regularly in accordance with the school's policies and keep detailed records.
Monitor and evaluate the effective delivery of your class teaching.
Keep abreast of the latest developments in teaching within your subject areas and with curricular issues and debate.
Undertake the duties laid down in the job description of a Class Teacher.
Be fully committed to high standards of assessment and tracking.
Produce assessments and end of term reports in line with school policy.
Monitor pupils' attendance at lessons and to follow up absences in line with school policy.
Attend departmental meetings, parents' meetings and other meetings as required.
Attend appropriate INSET and other courses as required and academic meetings as requested.
Act as ambassador and professional advocate for the School, with strong personal credibility and the capacity to build relationships.
Offer activities as part of the extra-curricular programme and after-school care.
Pastoral care of pupils in their classes, keeping note of any pastoral issues on iSAMS and Wellbeing Manager
Monitoring academic progress by liaising Senior Teachers and the Head of Pre-Prep, where necessary.
Liaison with parents in relation to academic matters.
Attending relevant parent meetings and being available to meet with parents at other times, where necessary.
A good degree (or equivalent) and teaching qualification with strong evidence of professional development.
A high degree of competency and experience of teaching pupils in Key Stage one and/or EYFS, experience as a SENDCo would be advantageous.
A passion for supporting pupils with a professional and motivational approach, demonstrating a clear understanding of what excellence looks like.
Excellent and effective teaching skills.
A commitment to, and knowledge of, the safeguarding of children.
A demonstrable enthusiasm for co-curricular opportunities including sports and the creative arts which are central to life at Culford.
A research-informed knowledge of current educational issues, covering both academic and welfare matters including up-to-date knowledge of current legislative issues and guidance in relation to working with young children.
The ability to prioritise with excellent time management and IT capabilities.
Fully supportive of the aims and ethos of an independent school.
Excellent written, spoken and listening skills.
A high level of flexibility with a 'can do' attitude and an openness to new ideas and practices.
Dynamic and approachable, able to put people at ease, reassure, guide, and explain.
Ability to deal confidently with pupils, staff and parents.
Understanding the age appropriate needs and concerns of young children and having natural empathy with them.
Innovative, hard-working, driven and determined.
Resilient with a good sense of humour.
The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

A good degree (or equivalent) and teaching qualification with strong evidence of professional development.
A high degree of competency and experience of teaching pupils in Key Stage one and/or EYFS, experience as a SENDCo would be advantageous.
A passion for supporting pupils with a professional and motivational approach, demonstrating a clear understanding of what excellence looks like.
Excellent and effective teaching skills.
A commitment to, and knowledge of, the safeguarding of children.
A demonstrable enthusiasm for co-curricular opportunities including sports and the creative arts which are central to life at Culford.
A research-informed knowledge of current educational issues, covering both academic and welfare matters including up-to-date knowledge of current legislative issues and guidance in relation to working with young children.
The ability to prioritise with excellent time management and IT capabilities.
Fully supportive of the aims and ethos of an independent school.
Excellent written, spoken and listening skills.
A high level of flexibility with a 'can do' attitude and an openness to new ideas and practices.
Dynamic and approachable, able to put people at ease, reassure, guide, and explain.
Ability to deal confidently with pupils, staff and parents.
Understanding the age appropriate needs and concerns of young children and having natural empathy with them.
Innovative, hard-working, driven and determined.
Resilient with a good sense of humour.
The ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Culford School is a boarding and day school for over 850 children aged 1 to 18, set in 480 acres of beautiful Suffolk parkland, with an 18th century grade II mansion at its centre and three separate schools: the Pre-Prep & Nursery (ages 1 to 7); the Prep (ages 7 to 13); and the Senior School (ages 13 to 18).

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