PREP SCHOOL TEACHER (KEY STAGE 2)

JOB DESCRIPTION AND FURTHER INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES

Reporting to:

Assistant Head: Prep and Pre-Prep

Job Purpose:

To inspire and motivate children and to be able to stimulate the

pupils’ real interest and involvement in their education pathway.

THE ROLE

Queen Mary’s School is seeking an enthusiastic Key Stage 2 teacher to join a dynamic and caring staff body,

where girls are nurtured and encouraged to have a love of learning, exploration and self-discovery.

At Queen Mary’s, teaching and learning are supported by an exceptional range of resources and extracurricular

activities and the ethos and values foster an enthusiasm for lifelong learning and encourage independence of

thought. The children develop self-esteem, a wide range of knowledge, and essential communication, study and life

skills as they progress.

The academic life of the school is overseen by the Assistant Head: Senior School, Assistant Head: Prep and Pre-Prep

and Heads of Department for each subject area to ensure a vibrant and challenging curriculum, where on-going

assessment is bespoke, and pupil progress shines in our excellent academic, value-added results.

• All staff are expected to contribute to the wider community of this successful school.
• The applicant will be expected to teach children of all abilities from Year 3 to Year 6
• Full-time / part-time opportunities are available.
• Initially a 2-Term contract with potential to extend.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• To have prime responsibility for the educational development and pastoral care of the children within

your care

• To teach according to the timetable, ensuring that lessons are planned, ordered and effective
• Lessons will have clear teaching objectives and maintain pace, motivation and challenge
• To know, understand and follow the Key Stage 2 curriculum
• To set tasks which challenge pupils in line with growth mind-set and ensure high levels of interest in

lessons and prep

• To use a variety of teaching methods to ensure effective learning
• To be aware of the need to differentiate work and challenges according to the ability of the pupils, whilst

maintaining high expectations of all and taking full account of any Special Educational Needs and
Disabilities

• To encourage children to take responsibility for their learning
• To monitor the academic progress of each child in the class. Work will be marked effectively and clear

feedback given to pupils. Targets will be set and reviewed regularly
• To provide informative written reports on pupils’ work and progress
• To maintain high levels of communication with parents regarding both pastoral and academic issues
• To have appropriate and challenging expectations
• To support and develop children’s learning
• To ensure there is a safe, stimulating and well-organised learning environment for children. The

classroom area will be maintained in good order and with excellent display work

• To be supportive of the School’s aims, agreed teaching styles, methods of assessment and other policies
• To work as part of a team, in harmony with and for the furtherance of the School’s ethos and declared

educational aims and priorities

• To liaise closely with the Assistant Head: Prep and Pre-Prep in reviewing, revising and implementing

policies to ensure teaching and learning are the best they can be

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Undertake supervision duties as required
• To attend regular weekly staff meetings
• To attend Parents’ Meetings and all school activities, both in and out of school, as appropriate (including

INSET)

• To participate in the School appraisal programme
• Contribute to the marketing and promotion of the School to prospective pupils and parents
• Relate to children in an atmosphere of trust, openness and ambition and to encourage a climate of

mutual respect

• To make a full and active contribution to the extra-curricular life of the School
• To uphold the policies of the School

As a boarding and day school, we maintain the traditions of boarding, working an extended teaching day.

In addition to subject teaching, the new member of staff will be a Tutor. This pastoral role, played by
each member of the teaching staff, is considered to be very important at Queen Mary’s.

Pupil Reports are written for every pupil at the end of each term.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

This appointment is in regulated activity.

The following particulars do not form any part of an offer of employment. Terms and conditions, which will

incorporate the Staff Handbook and contract of employment, will be documented in due course to the successful

candidate.

All employees of Queen Mary’s are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons and

must adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding Policy. If in the course of carrying out the duties of this

post, the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the school, this

must be reported to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.

Queen Mary’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young persons and candidates must be

willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure

and Barring Service.

THE SCHOOL

Queen Mary’s School is a Christian community that values, nurtures and respects every individual. A place where all

are challenged to do their best, serve others, show compassion and act with integrity.

Queen Mary’s School…

Strives for excellence in every endeavour
Loves life and enjoys learning
Nurtures spirituality and personal growth
Respects individuality and embraces diversity
Enhances character and builds resilience
Creates independent young people
Makes strong and lasting friendships

Queen Mary's School is an all-girls’ independent boarding and day school situated in beautiful countryside,

between Ripon and Thirsk. Junction 49 of the A1 is about 2 miles away. Founded in 1925, the school was originally

situated at Duncombe Park, but moved to its present site in 1985. Baldersby Park, the school's current home, is a

Grade 1 listed building surrounded by 40 acres of landscaped grounds, sports fields and paddocks.

There is a co-educational Pre-Prep department, with all-girls then spanning the age range 7 to 16. The School also

has a strong boarding tradition, with a mixture of full, weekly and flexi-boarders. Many of the girls who travel to

school daily use the school minibus service.

Queen Mary’s has a unique family atmosphere with friendliness and concern for others being an important part

of the School's ethos. It is one of a group of schools belonging to the Woodard Corporation, an Anglican

foundation

that promotes Christian education and high academic and pastoral standards within all its schools. All members

of staff are expected to be in sympathy with the aims and ethos of the School.

Academic development is at the heart of school life, we offer an independent wide-ranging curriculum, excellent

teaching and a clear understanding of learning potential. With a combination of traditional and modern teaching

methods, each pupil is encouraged to enjoy learning, develop her independence and succeed to the best of her

ability.

More information about Queen Mary's can be obtained from the website www.queenmarys.org

The Application Process

An application form can be downloaded from the school website and this should be submitted accompanied with a
covering letter addressed to the Head, Mrs Fe Beadnell, explaining the motivation for applying for this post and the
experience, skills and qualities you would bring to the role.

Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date and the school reserves the right to withdraw the
position if an early appointment is made.

Applicants are therefore strongly encouraged to apply early

Closing date for applications:

Monday, 03 November 2025 (12:00 noon)

Interviews will take place on:

Monday, 10 November 2025

Please send your completed application form to the Head's PA: head@queenmarys.org.

All applications will be acknowledged by email. If you have not received acknowledgment that your application has
been received within two working days of submitting it, please contact Amanda Stringer (Head's PA) by telephone on
01845 575051.

Please be aware that we do not accept or review curriculum vitaes, please do not include these as only completed
application forms will be submitted to the shortlisting panel.

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