Key Stage 2 Class Teacher (One Year contract)
- Organisation: Brentwood School
- Location: Essex
- Tenure: Full-time / Fixed Term / Maternity
- Closing Date: Tuesday 12 May 2026
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified individual to join our teaching staff as a Class Teacher in Key Stage Two for one year whilst a member of staff is on maternity leave.
Brentwood Prep School is an academically selective HMC co-educational independent school with small class sizes and a happy, ambitious and supportive staff team. It is part of Brentwood School, a 3-18 HMC school of 1900 pupils, just 35 minutes from London Liverpool Street.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic, driven and innovative individual to join our high-performing and superbly resourced Preparatory School. We are the largest tied house Prep School in the country and we pride ourselves on knowing and delivering an outstanding all-round education to every child.
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified individual to join our teaching staff as a Class Teacher in Key Stage Two for one year whilst a member of staff is on maternity leave.
The Prep school is currently transitioning to the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), an exciting curriculum framework that places pupils at the centre of their learning. All staff receive in-depth training on the PYP Framework and are well supported by the Pedagogical Leadership Team. Staff at the Prep School enjoy being in regular dialogue about teaching practices and curriculum design. We plan collaboratively in order to continue our own professional learning and to bring about the best education possible for the pupils.
The role of Class Teacher involves teaching English and maths as well as other subjects as directed by the Deputy Head (Academic). The ability to teach Spanish, science, or design technology (including food) is desirable but not essential. At the heart of the Class Teacher role is delivering excellent pastoral care for the pupils and taking the time to know each pupil as an individual.
Brentwood School ethos
We embody our values of virtue, learning and manners just as those before us have been doing since 1557. We are proud of our modern inclusive community which is shaped by our Christian Foundation. At Brentwood we ask ‘how is this child intelligent?’ (rather than ‘how intelligent is this child?’) and believe that finding what it is that makes someone tick is the secret to a successful education and the platform for a fulfilled life. Our pupils are confident without being arrogant, they look out for each other, they do the right thing, even when no-one is looking and they respect difference.
We help our pupils to solve problems. In partnership with parents, we teach them to persevere after setbacks, adopt a growth mindset, and challenge the norm. We encourage them to ask questions in class and take control of their own learning. Of course, they work hard and enjoy great success in and out of the classroom, and once they’ve left us, many go on to use and develop their leadership skills and achieve beyond their expectations, always remembering what Brentwood has taught them.
That’s who we are. We are Brentwood.
We are a highly supportive school that values the contributions made by a motivated and intellectually curious staff. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Staff across both the Prep and Senior School enjoy a bespoke collaborative approach to professional development. We believe in being a research engaged school, with those that facilitate our in-house research programme being trained by the Institute of Education. We support many of our staff in obtaining external accreditation across a range of fields and are engaged with a number of national and international organisations. There are a range of ways that we enhance our staff experience; free gym membership, benefits hub, free lunch, free tickets to school concerts and performance to name but a few. Brentwood School has its own pay scale that is significantly above the London Fringe Teacher Pay Scale and we also have a range of subsidised staff accommodation that may be available for the successful applicant should they need to relocate. Teachers have the choice of being members of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the School’s own defined contribution scheme along with 14% higher salary.
Applicants who do not have a TES account should visit our website and download an application form or email: recruitment@brentwood.essex.sch.uk All Brentwood School vacancies can be found on the School’s website. The School reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time.
Brentwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified individual to join our teaching staff as a Class Teacher in Key Stage Two for one year whilst a member of staff is on maternity leave.
Description
Brentwood Prep School is an academically selective HMC co-educational independent school with small class sizes and a happy, ambitious and supportive staff team. It is part of Brentwood School, a 3-18 HMC school of 1900 pupils, just 35 minutes from London Liverpool Street.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a dynamic, driven and innovative individual to join our high-performing and superbly resourced Preparatory School. We are the largest tied house Prep School in the country and we pride ourselves on knowing and delivering an outstanding all-round education to every child.
We are seeking to appoint a well-qualified individual to join our teaching staff as a Class Teacher in Key Stage Two for one year whilst a member of staff is on maternity leave.
The Prep school is currently transitioning to the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme (PYP), an exciting curriculum framework that places pupils at the centre of their learning. All staff receive in-depth training on the PYP Framework and are well supported by the Pedagogical Leadership Team. Staff at the Prep School enjoy being in regular dialogue about teaching practices and curriculum design. We plan collaboratively in order to continue our own professional learning and to bring about the best education possible for the pupils.
The role of Class Teacher involves teaching English and maths as well as other subjects as directed by the Deputy Head (Academic). The ability to teach Spanish, science, or design technology (including food) is desirable but not essential. At the heart of the Class Teacher role is delivering excellent pastoral care for the pupils and taking the time to know each pupil as an individual.
Brentwood School ethos
We embody our values of virtue, learning and manners just as those before us have been doing since 1557. We are proud of our modern inclusive community which is shaped by our Christian Foundation. At Brentwood we ask ‘how is this child intelligent?’ (rather than ‘how intelligent is this child?’) and believe that finding what it is that makes someone tick is the secret to a successful education and the platform for a fulfilled life. Our pupils are confident without being arrogant, they look out for each other, they do the right thing, even when no-one is looking and they respect difference.
We help our pupils to solve problems. In partnership with parents, we teach them to persevere after setbacks, adopt a growth mindset, and challenge the norm. We encourage them to ask questions in class and take control of their own learning. Of course, they work hard and enjoy great success in and out of the classroom, and once they’ve left us, many go on to use and develop their leadership skills and achieve beyond their expectations, always remembering what Brentwood has taught them.
That’s who we are. We are Brentwood.
We are a highly supportive school that values the contributions made by a motivated and intellectually curious staff. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community as we aspire to attract staff that match the social and cultural diversity of our student intake. Staff across both the Prep and Senior School enjoy a bespoke collaborative approach to professional development. We believe in being a research engaged school, with those that facilitate our in-house research programme being trained by the Institute of Education. We support many of our staff in obtaining external accreditation across a range of fields and are engaged with a number of national and international organisations. There are a range of ways that we enhance our staff experience; free gym membership, benefits hub, free lunch, free tickets to school concerts and performance to name but a few. Brentwood School has its own pay scale that is significantly above the London Fringe Teacher Pay Scale and we also have a range of subsidised staff accommodation that may be available for the successful applicant should they need to relocate. Teachers have the choice of being members of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme or the School’s own defined contribution scheme along with 14% higher salary.
Applicants who do not have a TES account should visit our website and download an application form or email: recruitment@brentwood.essex.sch.uk All Brentwood School vacancies can be found on the School’s website. The School reserves the right to change these dates, and to close the vacancy at any time.
Brentwood School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
