Prep Teacher (Year 4 for 2026-2027)

Job Title: Prep Teacher (Year 4 for 2026-2027)
Full Time, Fixed Term

About our School

-educational independent preparatory school

(Reception to Y8). The majority of our (up to 285) pupils are Day Pupils. We also
St Paul’s Cathedral School is a co
accommodated in a purpose-designed boarding house. The Choristers follow an
educate the Choristers of St Paul’s Cathedral who are boarders at the school,
extended termly programme, enabling them to play a central role in Cathedral worship
at Christmas and Easter. Music permeates the whole life of the school and is central to
our ethos, in the context of a holistic education.

with the support of a dedicated and collegiate staff team. Around 85 teachers and
Every day at St Paul’s Cathedral School, ordinary children achieve extraordinary things,
support staff (full and part time), all contribute, directly or indirectly, to the safety and
wellbeing, the holistic development, progress and success of our pupils. Our philosophy
is that all achievement must be rooted in wellbeing.

noting that our parents feel that our location and exceptional ethos give pupils a strong
The Good Schools Guide has described us as ‘pastorally superb’ and a ‘joyful place’,
sense of being rooted in a community.

Our major entry points are at 4+, 7+ and 11+ and there are limited occasional spaces
available in other year groups. Our school roll is currently full other than for Chorister
places. We admit boy and girl Choristers usually between Years 3-5 (following voice
trials available from Y2 upwards, combined with in-school assessments).

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Job Description: Prep Teacher (Year 4 for 2026-2027) Full Time, Fixed Term

Purpose:

The teacher will be a form teacher in the Prep School, responsible for the pastoral and
academic development of a year 4 class. For Academic year 2026-2027, this is a fixed
term post for one year in the first instance.

Overview:

The successful candidate will be joining a thriving school which embraces new ideas,

hard work and creativity. The School is rated ‘Excellent’ in all categories by the
sporting life is highly regarded.
Independent Schools Inspectorate, and the School’s artistic, academic, cultural, and
You will be well organised and enthusiastic about teaching and learning, and committed
to developing your own pedagogy. Some experience of the Read Write Inc phonics
program would be desirable but is not essential. Resources and planning are already in
place so that you can be effective immediately on arrival, and you will be encouraged to
explore and develop your own schemes.

of school assemblies in what we affectionately call our school chapel.  Working in a
Set in the grounds of the iconic St Paul’s Cathedral, you will enjoy the unique experience
Cathedral
School including sports and activities.  Our parents are professionals from all walks of
friendly, warm environment, you will be involved in the whole life of St Paul’s
life and genuinely supportive.

Responsibilities and Tasks:

All staff are expected to uphold the Aims and Principles of the School, understand and
follow school policies and to follow the Staff Code of Conduct.

•  To use teaching strategies that will engage and challenge all pupils, appropriate

to their ability

•  To plan, prepare and deliver high quality, differentiated lessons across the

curriculum

•  To work closely with the parallel teacher(s) in the year group.
•  To identify clear teaching objects and learning outcomes which include

appropriate challenge and high expectations

•  To enable pupils to develop positive attitudes towards learning and school
•  To assess, record, monitor and report on the development, progress and

achievements of pupils in your class

•  To mark and provide feedback to the pupils, as well as plan next steps.
•  To use ISAMs to track pupils
•  To report to parents on progress
•  To ensure effective use of support staff within the classroom
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class
To work with the school’s SENCo to meet the learning needs to children in your

•  To maintain up to date displays and resources to support learning

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•  To successfully implement the school behaviour policy and positive reward

system

•  To participate in school events beyond the school day when required
•  To run an after-school club on a weekday from 4-5pm.
•  To supervise pupils in the playground.
•  To attend staff meetings and other meetings as required by the Deputy Heads

and Headteacher.

•  To complete risk assessments for outing and your classroom

Line Management:

The teacher will be managed by the Heads of Year 3/4.

Safeguarding:

Safeguarding is the responsibility of all staff at St Paul’s Cathedral School and all staff are
expected to share our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the
children in our care. Staff must be aware of the procedures within the school which
support safeguarding and must act in accordance with the school’s Safeguarding Policy
and Staff Code of Conduct.

All job descriptions may be adapted to suit the skillset and experience of the post holder
and are kept under regular review. Job descriptions are not comprehensive; the post-
holder may at times be expected to carry out other tasks and undertake training in line
with business need when reasonably requested by the Head.

Person Specification:

Qualifications,
Experience and
Knowledge

Essential

Desirable

●  A good honours level

degree

●  QTS through Post

Graduate certificate as
relevant

●  Previous experience of
working with children

●  Practical experience and
understanding of the
social, emotional,
academic, health and
safety needs of this age
group

●  Good language skills.

●  Experience of working in
a primary education
context

●  Experience of working

with children, either in an
employment or voluntary
capacity, including
safeguarding training.

●  Experience of teaching

off-site.

●  Strong knowledge of

phonics.

●  Confident managing a
class with SEN needs

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●  Good general IT skills

(training can be provided)

●  Commitment to

safeguarding of children
and young people

Personal

competencies
and qualities

In addition to sharing our whole staff commitment to safeguarding
and promoting the wellbeing of our pupils and to our Aims and
Principles, the successful candidate will be able to provide examples
from work or wider life experience of:

individual needs.

  A calm, consistent, and nurturing approach
  Able to create an engaging learning environment tailored to
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  Ability to work effectively as part of a team
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  Effective communication with children, colleagues and parents
  Commitment to undertaking professional development
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  Commitment to equal opportunities for all in our community
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Key qualities for this role are: reliability, organisation, punctuality,
flexibility, enthusiasm, creativity, patience and empathy.

Hours, Terms and Conditions:

Working Hours:

Mondays and Fridays, term time only, from 08:30-16:00 including any after school
requirements such as clubs, or, returning late to school from a fixture. Lunch is
provided.

Attendance at termly INSET is also required, as is attendance at the compulsory

Cathedral services including Advent and Palm Sunday (falling on Sunday’s).
A competitive salary is offered, commensurate with qualification and experience.

The school has adopted many of the Cathedral HR policies, including a generous
employer Defined Contribution pension scheme.

We are committed to supporting the professional development of all our team
members; all staff may apply to the Deputy Head for support with relevant training
courses.

Employees may also be entitled to discounted school fees for dependent children,
subject to the standard admission process and the availability of places.

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The school has adopted many of the Cathedral HR policies, including a generous
employer Defined Contribution pension scheme.

Application

All applications must be made via our School application form from
Cathedral School website, accompanied by a letter addressed to the Head, Mrs Judith
Fremont-Barnes. The deadline for application is Monday 23rd March 2026.

the St Paul’s

Please note that suitability for the post will be assessed through production of the

applicant’s qualifications, the interview and application letter.
In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education, online checks are conducted as part of
our application process for all new employees and all appointments are made subject to
pre-employment checks including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service
certificate.

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