Class Teacher

CLASS TEACHERS
UP TO FULL-TIME
CANDIDATE INFORMATION

INDEPENDENT CO-ED DAY SCHOOL FOR AGES 2-11

Welcome

Thank you for your interest in the Class Teacher positions at King’s St Alban’s Prep School.

Encapsulating the warmth and generosity of
the King’s community, King’s St Alban’s is a busy,
fulfilling and nurturing school in which to work.
Located on a site adjacent to King’s Worcester
Senior School, we provide the stability and pastoral
focus children need to develop in confidence
and independence, whilst also offering them
outstanding resource and facilities, allowing them
to embrace the wide range of curricular and co-
curricular opportunities on offer.

Our class sizes are small, allowing personalised
learning and providing the perfect opportunity for
children to have fun and to learn creatively.

meaningful positive relationships with pupils,
parents and colleagues and provide the very best
for the children in our care.

These posts would suit individuals who have great
energy and enthusiasm, are proactive team players
and are keen to become involved in the wider life of
King’s St Alban’s and the King’s Foundation.

If this sounds like the role for you, I look forward to
receiving your application.

We are looking for two inspirational Class Teachers
to work in our Prep School (KS2). We are seeking
to employ individuals who are able to build

Nick Hawker
Head
King’s St Alban’s Prep School

Job description

Nestled in the heart of Worcester and adjacent to
the Senior School, King’s St Alban’s Prep School
enjoys a tranquil location on the banks of the River
Severn. Small in size, rich in possibility, and part of
something much bigger, St Alban’s Prep is a school
with rhythm, colour and care at its core. Through
a plethora of both academic and co-curricular
activities, we aim to inspire every child, build
confidence and resilience, and encourage them to
aim high.

We are seeking outstanding candidates to fill
two permanent KS2 Class Teacher positions,
commencing September 2026. Both positions are
offered up to full-time; we are happy to consider
applications from those interested in part-time
positions, please note your preference in the
supporting statement of your application form.

The ability to lead in Music, Drama or Languages
would be desirable although strengths in other
curriculum areas would be well received.

As a teacher, the following will constitute your
duties and responsibilities.

Academic

•  Plan and prepare lessons appropriate to the

educational needs of the children.

•  Teach classes and subjects as assigned by the

Head.

•  Conduct assessments, mark and record pupil

progress in line with school policy.

•  Regularly and proactively report pupil progress

•  Provide an equal balance of challenge and nurture

to parents.

to those children in your care.

•  Work as part of a KS2 teaching team and foster
effective working relationships with colleagues.

•  Communicate and consult with parents, with

transparency, tact and honesty.

•  Oversee the work undertaken by teaching

•  Meet with parents to discuss pupil welfare and

assistants and volunteers.

progress.

•  Cover for absent colleagues as requested.

•  Attend and participate in staff meetings and

•

Flag any pastoral issues to the wider staff body
and skilfully maintain a high degree of discretion.

briefings.

•  Actively safeguard and promote the welfare of all

children at King’s St Alban’s.

Co-curricular

•  Undertake all duties as are reasonably assigned

by the School.

•  Assist with the School’s co-curricular

programme (this is an essential aspect of the
post, as all staff are expected to offer activities)
– including any reasonable request by the Head
to support the wider life of the school.

•  Take an active part in the planning and delivery
of a wide range of educational trips and visits
that enrich the co-curriculum at King’s St
Alban’s.

Pastoral

•  Act as the first point of contact for the children

in your form.

Professional Development

•  Attend CPD opportunities as organised by the

School.

•  Participate in any arrangements for the appraisal
of your performance and that of other teachers.

•  A willingness to self review and develop

professionally whilst thinking creatively about
how this may be done.

All staff are expected to participate fully in the
recruitment of new pupils, facilitating open events,
taster days, tours and visits, as needed.

There remains an expectation to participate in
administrative and organisational tasks related to any
of the duties outlined above.

Person specification   It is expected that a Class Teacher will demonstrate a range of

qualities, skills and experience, as outlined below.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND QUALITIES REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

A good honours degree qualification.

Qualified Teacher Status.

Evidence of continuing professional development.

A willingness to be trained in Emergency First Aid at Work (if not already).

A willingness to drive a school minibus (D1 licence is not essential).

Proven experience of working successfully with children across the
primary age.

A deep understanding of the value of breadth in a child’s education.

Confident in the use of ICT when teaching.

Proactively demonstrate a thorough understanding of, and commitment
to, a teacher’s role in safeguarding children.

Excellent written and verbal communication.

A superb role model to both children and colleagues.

Consistently push the boundaries of creative and imaginative lesson
delivery to engage and inspire children.

Hard-working, with drive and determination – dedicated and humble as
part of a team, with a high degree of self-awareness.

Display honesty, integrity and compassion.

Ability to act sensitively and co-operatively with others.

Ability to work independently and to take the initiative when needed, as
well as an understanding of the benefits of teamwork.

Willing and able to go the extra mile to build relationships with children,
parents and staff.

Ambitious for the children that you teach, setting and planning learning
with high expectations for excellent outcomes.

Committed to maintaining a positive attitude, with a sense of fun in all
you do.

Personally interested in a wide range of arts, sports and other
co-curricular activity.

Committed to supporting the King’s Foundation’s mission, vision and
values.

Safeguarding Responsibilities at King’s Worcester

Safeguarding culture at King’s

Responsibilities of the successful candidate

As we strive to maintain an open culture of
safeguarding across the King’s Foundation, we:

•  Train our staff in safeguarding
•  Work in partnership with King’s families
Liaise with external support agencies
•
Follow the four Rs: Recognise, Record, Report,
•
Refer

Listen to pupils

•  Prioritise early intervention
•
•  Encourage professional curiosity
•  Create a team around the child.

Staff are advised to maintain an attitude of “it could
be happening here and probably is” as far as
safeguarding is concerned and should always act in
the best interest of the child.

All staff must:

•  Actively promote and safeguard the welfare of

all pupils

•  Have proper regard for the Foundation’s

Safeguarding Policy and related procedures

•  Report any concerns in a timely manner
•  Attend annual safeguarding training.

The King’s Foundation is committed to safeguarding
and meeting the needs of all children.

What is safeguarding?

Safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
is defined as:

•  Protecting children from maltreatment.
•  Preventing impairment of children’s health or

development.

•  Ensuring children grow up in circumstances
consistent with the provision of safe and
effective care.

•  Taking action to ensure all children have the

best outcomes.

(Definition from Keeping Children Safe in Education,
2025)

Our commitment to safeguarding

The King’s School, Worcester ensures that
safeguarding is given the highest priority and
actively promotes the well-being of pupils.
Safeguarding and child protection are at the
forefront of, and underpin all relevant aspects of,
process and policy development.

The Foundation’s safeguarding culture supports
good practice and enables issues to be addressed
promptly and appropriately in the best interests of
the children.

Application Process

In order to provide our pupils with a well-rounded

The King’s Foundation is committed to safeguarding

and enriched educational experience which is truly

and promoting the welfare of children and young

representative of the world in which they grow up, the

people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this

King’s Foundation strives to place equity, diversity and

commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo

inclusion at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that

child protection screening appropriate to the post

we build a community which is truly representative of

including checks with past employers and the Disclosure

all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that we

and Barring Service. Shortlisted applicants will be

will do that best if our employees come from different

required to complete a self-declaration form in relation

backgrounds and if we create an environment of inclusion

to any criminal record or information that may make you

and belonging for them.

unsuitable to work with children, and will be subject to

an online search.

All applications will be acknowledged and all applicants

will be notified as to whether or not they have been

invited to an interview.

How to apply
Candidates can choose to complete either the TES online

Successful applicants will be advised of the date and

application form which can be found at:

time of the interview. References will be requested

www.tes.com/jobs or to complete a downloadable

and candidates should be aware that referees will be

application form which can be found on the Current

asked to comment on a candidate’s disciplinary record

Vacancies page of our website at www.ksw.org.uk/careers

and whether or not the candidate has been subject to

and then emailed to recruitment@ksw.org.uk

any child protection concerns. Proof of identity will be

required at interview.

Please submit any queries regarding the role to the HR

Candidates unsuccessful at interview will receive written

notification.

team at recruitment@ksw.org.uk

Application deadline: 9am Friday 20 March 2026

Interviews are currently scheduled for Wednesday 25 and

The School is required to ensure that the successful

Thursday 26 March 2026.

candidate is checked by the Disclosure and Barring

Service. Details of the School’s policies on safeguarding

Start date: September 2026

and promoting the welfare of children as well as equal

opportunities are available on request. References will

Please visit the vacancies page of the School website

be obtained and verified prior to the appointment being

www.ksw.org.uk/careers to find out more about the

confirmed.

benefits of working at King’s and to hear why our staff

love being a member of the Foundation community.