Francis Holland Preparatory School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and proactive professional to work as a Teacher across Key Stage 2 to start in January 2027. This opportunity would suit someone who wants to work as part of a small, dedicated team and has a passion for education.

Description

THE SCHOOL

Francis Holland Preparatory School educates girls from 4-11 in an iconic building on Manresa Road, Chelsea, which offers a wealth of impressive facilities enabling the school to be two form entry with approximately 20 girls per class. We offer excellent academic and pastoral education to girls, including sport, music and other co-curricular activities. Francis Holland Preparatory School is known for its nurturing and friendly environment, and we deliver support and individual attention to all pupils. We offer them the very best platform for entry into their chosen senior schools, including Francis Holland’s Senior School at Sloane Square. We have a warm and vibrant community that reflects the rich multicultural nature of this part of London.

THE ROLE

Francis Holland Preparatory School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and proactive professional to work as a Teacher across Key Stage 2. This opportunity would suit someone who wants to work as part of a small, dedicated team and has a passion for education.

The role would involve teaching across all Key Stage 2 classes, with 50% of the lessons being Computing lessons. The remaining lessons will be from other areas of the curriculum.

The successful candidate for this post will have experience in Lower and/or Upper Key Stage 2, with QTS or post graduate training relevant to the post.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Attributes that would suit a successful appointment to this role include:
• Works effectively as part of a team
• Has high expectations of girls’ attainment, progress and behaviour
• Has good organisational skills
• Is proactive with a growth mind-set
• Has a good sense of humour!
• Is flexible and confident when presented with new challenges

BENEFITS

New members of teaching staff will automatically be enrolled in The Francis Holland Schools’ Trust Group Pension with Aviva (salary exchange scheme) to which members will contribute 10% (the ‘Employee’ Contribution) and Francis Holland Schools contributes 20% the ‘Employer’ Contribution).

The schemes offers the flexibility to reduce one’s own contribution (without affecting the ‘Employer’ Contribution), and the ability to opt for a lower ‘Employer’ contribution in favour of a higher salary, as well as the added benefit of Income Protection; full details of the scheme, and self-management is available to members via the Aviva Pension Microsite upon joining Francis Holland Schools.

In addition, our benefits package includes:

• Wellbeing Schemes: WeCare (24/7 online GP consultation, WellHub (generous fitness discounts).
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Cover
• Free school lunch during term time
• Interest free travel and computer purchased loans
• The Francis Holland Schools Rewards Hub offering a vast range of retail and entertainment discounts
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Enhanced sick pay
• 50% fee remission for own daughters
• Outstanding professional development opportunities
• Accredited ECT induction with reduced timetable and mentor support

APPLICATION

Applications should be submitted through the link on the school website, using our application system MyNewTerm. The deadline for applications is 10am on Monday 23 November 2026 with first stage interviews online via Teams later that week and short-list in-person interviews early the following week. The school reserves the right to appoint at any stage. Applications will be reviewed as they are received therefore early application is encouraged. Commitment to Diversity

We recognise that applicants may use AI tools to help improve the presentation, structure, grammar or clarity of their application. This is entirely acceptable. However, all information provided, including qualifications, experience, achievements and examples, must be accurate, truthful and reflect your own knowledge, skills and experience. We are interested in understanding the real person behind the application, so please ensure that your application genuinely represents you and your capabilities.