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EYFS/KS1 TEACHER
REQUIRED FOR 1st SEPTEMBER 2026

WELCOME

Thank you for considering the role of EYFS/FS1 Teacher at

Moulsford Prep School.

Moulsford is a thriving independent day & boarding school of 330 pupils aged 3 to

13 years, set in tranquil and picturesque grounds on the banks of the River Thames

in South Oxfordshire.

At Moulsford, the message is straightforward. We want our pupils to receive the

broadest  possible  education,  while  remembering  that  they  will  learn  best  when

happy and settled.

Founded in 1961, this is a particularly exciting period in Moulsford’s development

with the School in the process of going co-educational. At present girls and boys

are in Year 3 and below, and the school will be fully co-educational by 2030.

Moulsford offers a fantastic working environment, placing great emphasis on staff

wellbeing and morale, as well as having a culture of career development.

I look forward to welcoming you to Moulsford soon.

Ben Beardmore-Gray

Headmaster

THE SCHOOL

Moulsford Prep School is situated on an idyllic

30-acre site on the banks of the River Thames.

Our Prep School (age 7 – 13) traditionally delivered an outstanding

all-boys education, and is now moving towards full co-education by

There are currently 330 pupils at the School from Pre-School to

Year 8.  Moulsford is predominantly a day school, but has a

boarding house for up to 35 pupils; mainly in Years 6, 7 and 8.  The

School week runs from Monday to Friday, and there are also a

number of sports fixtures which take place on Saturdays. There is

neither Saturday School nor boarding on Friday night or at the

accepting girls into Year 3 from September 2025, who will continue

through the school, until the whole school is fully co-educational by

weekend.

2030. Our Pre-Prep (age 3 – 7) became co-educational in

September 2023.

Moulsford aims to nurture the whole child, providing opportunities

for each individual to develop their talents and abilities.  The culture

is one of achievement within a vibrant learning environment,

ensuring positive reinforcement at all levels of ability.  The School

has high academic expectations of the pupils and excellent teaching

ensures that they move to their Senior Schools extremely well

prepared.

Great emphasis is also placed on the extra-curricular side of School

life. Forest School, Sport, Music, Art, Drama and river-based

activities play a prominent role in the pupils’ timetable.  Sport at

Moulsford is particularly strong with the major sports being rugby,

football, hockey, cricket, and netball.

From Moulsford, the children go on to a wide variety of senior

schools via Common Entrance or Scholarship at 13+.  These

include: Abingdon, Radley, Marlborough, Wellington, Magdalen

College School (Oxford), Eton, St Edward’s (Oxford), Pangbourne,

Harrow, Shiplake, and The Oratory. This list will be expanded to

include a range of girls’ schools, as girls progress through the school.

The Headmaster is Ben Beardmore-Gray who took up post in

September 2014.  Ben was previously Headmaster of Mowden Hall

(Northumberland), Deputy Head of Farleigh (Hampshire), and

started his teaching career at Ludgrove (Berkshire).  He is also on

the Council of Cheltenham College, District Representative for

District 10 of the Independent Association of Prep Schools (IAPS), a

Director of the Independent Schools  Examination Board (ISEB) and

is a mentor and coach to other Heads.

THE ROLE

EYFS / KS1 TEACHER

LINE MANAGER: Head of Pre-Prep

HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday

TIMES OF WORK: 8.00am – 5.00pm

SALARY: Dependent on experience & qualifications, commensurate with industry standards

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Pre-Prep team in their brand new state of the art Pre-Prep
building situated just across the road from the Prep School.

We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative, and confident EYFS/KS1 teacher.  The successful candidate will
plan and deliver an outstanding curriculum with a commitment to encouraging learning through
experience. The aim is to develop curiosity and knowledge as well as supporting pupils to develop
academically.

This role would be suitable for an Early Career Teacher (ECT) as well as more experienced teachers. We
are looking for a passion for teaching and inspiring young children.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

TEACHING:

PASTORAL DUTIES

OTHER:

• Planning appropriate activities relating to the EYFS/KS1

• Motivate and stimulate a child's learning abilities, often encouraging

learning through experience

• Assist with the development of a child's personal, social, language and

physical coordination abilities

• Develop and produce visual aids and teaching resources

• Encourage mathematical and creative development through stories,

songs, games, drawing and imaginative play

• Help children develop curiosity and knowledge

• Work with others, including teaching assistants to plan and coordinate

work both indoors and outdoors

• Build and maintain relationships with parents

• Ensure the health and safety of children and staff is maintained during all

activities, both inside and outside the setting

• Keep up to date with changes in the curriculum and developments in

best practice

MONITORING, ASSESSMENT, RECORDING,
REPORTING:

• Observe, assess and record each child's progress

• Monitor strengths and weaknesses, and recognise the level at which the

pupil is achieving

• Set targets for progress

• Prepare and present informative reports to parents

• Participate in parents’ evenings

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Be committed to promoting and safeguarding pupils’ welfare

Promote the general progress and well-being of individual pupils

Liaise with appropriate staff to ensure the correct implementation of
the school’s pastoral systems

Alert appropriate staff to problems experienced by pupils and make
recommendations as to how these may be resolved

Communicate, as appropriate, with parents (or guardians) of pupils, after
consultation with appropriate staff

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

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Attend staff meetings

Participate in the School’s Continual Professional Development
arrangements

Take responsibility for own professional development, including up-to-
date knowledge and use of ICT

Attending inset and staff training at the start of each term.

• Operate at all times within the stated policies and practices of the

school

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Establish effective working relationships and set a good example through
personal and professional conduct

Endeavour to give every child the opportunity to reach their potential
and meet high expectations

Co-operate with other staff to ensure a sharing and effective usage of
resources to the benefit of the school, department and pupils

Take part in marketing and liaison activities such as Open Days

Provide cover work in the event of staff absence

• Undertake break and lunch duties

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Support with extra-curricular activities

NB The successful candidate should be flexible in their approach to
duties.  The above is not an exhaustive list and you may be required to
undertake other duties as required by your Line Manager or the Head.
The job description may be amended to meet the needs of the School, in
consultation with the post holder.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

EXPERIENCE &
KNOWLEDGE

• Having knowledge and understanding of how young children learn through play

• Previous experience of leading an EYFS/KS1 classroom

• Up to date knowledge of the EYFS/KS1 curriculum and best practice

• Management of support staff

MEASURED BY

Application & Interview

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• A passionate, inspirational, and highly effective leader dedicated to achieving the best

• Excellent ICT skills, preferably using Tapestry, although training will be given

Application & Interview

possible outcome for each child

• Excellent communication and listening skills

• Keen sense of humour

• Good organisational skills to plan the days and respond to the different needs of the children you

teach

• The ability to inspire and enthuse young children by using resources imaginatively

• Energy, resourcefulness, responsibility, patience and a caring nature

• An understanding of the needs and feelings of children

• Ability to work independently with children, as well as being able to work in the wider school

team

• An ability to inspire and lead

EDUCATION &
QUALIFICATIONS

• QTS – suitable for an ECT

OTHER

• A professional, flexible and proactive attitude

• Supportive of Moulsford’s ethos and strategic objectives

• Flexibility to work calmly and reliably in a busy School, both in a team and independently, with
energy, initiative and cheerful enthusiasm for developing the role and to undertake training as
required

• Ability and willingness to go beyond own responsibilities to help others at busy times and to

work outside normal hours as required, e.g Open Events etc

• As with all staff, responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of any children and

young persons with whom they come into contact in accordance with School policies

Application

Interview

STAFF BENEFITS AT MOULSFORD

LOCATION

FEE REMISSION

Moulsford is situated on the banks of the Thames between

Fee remissions are available for teaching staff. Please ask

the market towns of Wallingford and Pangbourne, in a

for further information.

designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.  Oxford,

Reading and Henley are located 18, 16 and 15 miles away

respectively.  There are direct trains to London Paddington

from Didcot (8 miles), and a ‘stopping’ service from Cholsey

(1 mile).  The School has roughly 100m of river frontage

and staff are able to use the watersports facilities outside of

school hours.

PENSION

All employees are eligible to join a staff pension scheme.

THE BARN FITNESS CLUB

The School offers complimentary full gym membership for

all employees at The Barn Fitness Club in Cholsey.

WELLBEING

Great emphasis is placed on staff wellbeing and morale and

we firmly believe in creating the right work/life balance for

all at Moulsford.  Many staff are trained in Mental Health

First Aid and a culture of mutual support for colleagues is

encouraged and fostered.  Social events for staff take place

IN-HOUSE CATERING

throughout the year.

Making sure our students and staff are well fuelled for a busy

day at school is key and food is very important at

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL

Moulsford.  Our in-house catering team ensures that staff

DEVELOPMENT

enjoy complimentary good quality, healthy and balanced

meals every day.  They also cater for all types of diets and

All employees are encouraged and supported with access

to regular Continuing Professional Development.

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APPOINTMENT
PROCEDURE AND KEY DATES

Applicants should submit the
following:

• A one-page letter of application.

• Completed Application Form. CVs are
welcome alongside the Application
Form.

• References will be taken prior to

interview unless indicated otherwise.

To download a copy of our application form,
please click here.

KEY DATES

Closing Date for applications is 9th March 2026

Interviews will take place week commencing 16th
March 2026

Moulsford is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of
children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share
this commitment.  Offers of appointment are subject to the completion
of pre-employment checks including an Enhanced DBS check and
satisfactory references.

Registered Charity No 309643

Moulsford Prep School, Moulsford-on-Thames, Oxfordshire OX10 9HR
01491 651438  •  mpshr@moulsford.com  •  www.moulsford.com

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