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KS3 ENGLISH TEACHER
REQUIRED FOR SEPTEMBER 2026

WELCOME

Thank you for considering the role of KS3 English 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 accepting girls into Year 3 from September 2025,

who will continue through the school, until the whole school is

fully co-educational by 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

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

weekend.

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

learning environment, ensuring positive reinforcement at all levels

of ability.  The School has high academic expectations of the pupils

school.

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.

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

KS3 English Teacher

TERM:  Permanent contract from 1st September 2026

LINE MANAGER:  Assistant Head Academic

HOURS OF WORK:  Monday – Friday 8.00am – 5.00pm plus activities

SALARY:  Dependent on experience & qualifications, commensurate with industry

standards

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and inspiring teacher to join our thriving Preparatory
School, teaching English across Years 7 and 8.

The successful candidate will have experience of, or a strong interest in, preparing pupils for Common
Entrance and Scholarship examinations, and will be committed to delivering engaging, challenging and
well-structured lessons that foster a love of literature and language.

The ability to contribute to the wider life of the school is essential.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

TEACHING:

PASTORAL DUTIES

OTHER:

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Plan, prepare and deliver high-quality English lessons
for Years 7 and 8

Prepare pupils for Common Entrance and Scholarship
examinations

Inspire pupils through a rich and varied curriculum,
developing analytical, creative and writing skills

• Assess, record and report on pupils’ progress,
providing clear and constructive feedback

• Use assessment data to inform teaching and support

pupil progress

•

Promote the general progress and wellbeing of pupils

• Contribute to the School’s co-curricular programme

• Act as a Form Tutor if required

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Support with duties, trips and school events

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Support the School’s pastoral systems and
safeguarding culture

• Take part in marketing and liaison activities such as

Open Days

Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and
colleagues

• Operate within the policies and practices of the School

at all times

• Contribute to the development of schemes of work

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

and departmental resources

• Create a stimulating classroom environment that
promotes high expectations and a love of learning

ASSESSMENTS AND REPORTS:

•

Provide written and oral feedback to pupils and
parents

• Write reports and attend parents’ evenings

•

Support pupils in preparing for internal and external
assessments

• Attend staff meetings and INSET

•

Engage in continuing professional development

• Contribute to a culture of reflective practice and

collaboration

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

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE

• A strong academic background in English or a related subject

Application & Interview

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

DESIRABLE CRITIERIA

MEASURED BY

• Experience of teaching English at KS3 (KS2 or KS4 experience advantageous)

• An understanding of Common Entrance and Scholarship expectations

• The ability to inspire, challenge and support pupils of all abilities

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• A passionate, inspirational, and highly effective teacher dedicated to achieving

the best possible outcome for each child

• Excellent communication and inter-personal skills

• 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

Experience of scholarship teaching

•
• The desire and ability to teach another classroom based

Application & Interview

subject

• The desire and ability to coach team sports and/or to be

involved in drama productions

•

Excellent ICT skills

imaginatively

• The desire to be in or involved in Drama productions

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

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

school team

EDUCATION & QUALIFICATIONS

• QTS or equivalent educational qualification

OTHER

• A professional, flexible and proactive attitude

Application

Interview

• 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

• 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

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 culture of mutual support for

colleagues is encouraged and fostered.  Social events for

IN-HOUSE CATERING

staff take place 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

Moulsford.  Our in-house catering team ensures that staff

enjoy complimentary good quality, healthy and balanced

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

allergens.

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL

DEVELOPMENT

All employees are encouraged and supported with access

to regular Continuing Professional Development.

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 Monday 20th
April 2026 at 9am

Initial Interviews will take place at the end of
the week  commencing 20th April 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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