Key Stage Two Teacher
- Organisation: Francis Holland Preparatory School
- Location: South West London
- Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Thursday 10 September 2026
Francis Holland Preparatory School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and proactive professional to work as a Teacher in Key Stage Two to start in the upcoming Spring Term.
GENERAL INFORMATION
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.
Francis Holland Schools Trust is an educational charity, founded by Canon Francis Holland in 1878, educating over 1,300 girls and employing over 350 staff. The Trust manages two Senior independent day schools for girls across London; Francis Holland, Sloane Square and Francis Holland, Regent’s Park, both educating girls from 11-18, in addition to our Prep School. Academic standards are consistently high, placing Francis Holland Trust Schools amongst the most successful in the UK. The staffing ratio is generous, and the School has its own attractive salary scale.
THE ROLE
Francis Holland Preparatory School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and proactive professional to work as a Teacher in Key Stage Two to start in the upcoming Spring Term. This opportunity would suit someone who wants to work as part of a small, dedicated team and has a passion for education. The successful candidate for this post will have experience in Key Stage Two, with QTS or post graduate training relevant to the role, and ideally have experience in preparing girls for the 11+. Some knowledge of KS3 English and Maths would also be beneficial.
Attributes that would suit a successful appointment to this role include:
- Works effectively as part of a team
- Willing to learn new skills and attend staff INSET training
- Has high expectations of girls’ attainment, progress and behaviour
- Has good organisational skills
- Is proactive and has a growth mind-set
- Has a good sense of humour
- Is flexible and confident when presented with new challenges
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching
Plan and teach well-structured, high-quality lessons, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge and positively support whole school initiatives
Set and mark work carried out by the girls in class and for homework
Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of girls
Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge girls
Promote good progress and outcomes by girls
Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards
Ensure that your classroom and communal areas are an environment for effective learning, as well as embracing girls’ work
Support and work collaboratively with the Specialist Teachers, and Teaching Assistants, in the Prep School
Maintain and manage regular parental contact in order to foster and build good relationships
Contribute to the marketing of the school through contributions to newsletters, the school magazine, the website and attending school events
Maintain and promote your class Parent Portal
Organise a Year Group Assembly once per year
Attend school assemblies and church services
Provide cover lesson plans for any absence
APPLICATION
Applications should be submitted through the link on the school website, using our application system MyNewTerm. The deadline for applications is 8am on Thursday 10 September 2026, with first stage interviews online via Teams 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.
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Francis Holland Preparatory School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and proactive professional to work as a Teacher in Key Stage Two to start in the upcoming Spring Term.
Description
GENERAL INFORMATION
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.
Francis Holland Schools Trust is an educational charity, founded by Canon Francis Holland in 1878, educating over 1,300 girls and employing over 350 staff. The Trust manages two Senior independent day schools for girls across London; Francis Holland, Sloane Square and Francis Holland, Regent’s Park, both educating girls from 11-18, in addition to our Prep School. Academic standards are consistently high, placing Francis Holland Trust Schools amongst the most successful in the UK. The staffing ratio is generous, and the School has its own attractive salary scale.
THE ROLE
Francis Holland Preparatory School is seeking to appoint a highly motivated and proactive professional to work as a Teacher in Key Stage Two to start in the upcoming Spring Term. This opportunity would suit someone who wants to work as part of a small, dedicated team and has a passion for education. The successful candidate for this post will have experience in Key Stage Two, with QTS or post graduate training relevant to the role, and ideally have experience in preparing girls for the 11+. Some knowledge of KS3 English and Maths would also be beneficial.
Attributes that would suit a successful appointment to this role include:
- Works effectively as part of a team
- Willing to learn new skills and attend staff INSET training
- Has high expectations of girls’ attainment, progress and behaviour
- Has good organisational skills
- Is proactive and has a growth mind-set
- Has a good sense of humour
- Is flexible and confident when presented with new challenges
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Teaching
Plan and teach well-structured, high-quality lessons, following the school’s plans, curriculum and schemes of work
Demonstrate good subject and curriculum knowledge and positively support whole school initiatives
Set and mark work carried out by the girls in class and for homework
Adapt teaching to respond to the strengths and needs of girls
Set high expectations which inspire, motivate and challenge girls
Promote good progress and outcomes by girls
Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers’ Standards
Ensure that your classroom and communal areas are an environment for effective learning, as well as embracing girls’ work
Support and work collaboratively with the Specialist Teachers, and Teaching Assistants, in the Prep School
Maintain and manage regular parental contact in order to foster and build good relationships
Contribute to the marketing of the school through contributions to newsletters, the school magazine, the website and attending school events
Maintain and promote your class Parent Portal
Organise a Year Group Assembly once per year
Attend school assemblies and church services
Provide cover lesson plans for any absence
APPLICATION
Applications should be submitted through the link on the school website, using our application system MyNewTerm. The deadline for applications is 8am on Thursday 10 September 2026, with first stage interviews online via Teams 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.
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