Key Stage 2 Teacher (maternity cover)
- Organisation: Kew College
- Location: South West London
- Tenure: Full-time
- Closing Date: Monday 1 June 2026
We invite applications for the role of Key Stage 2 (Year 4 ) Class Teacher, maternity cover, at our happy and thriving prep school.
This is a wonderful opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join a supportive community where children are known, valued and encouraged to flourish.
At Kew College Prep, we believe that education should inspire a lifelong love of learning. Our broad and enriched curriculum, combined with strong pastoral care, ensures that every child is supported to grow academically, socially and emotionally. We are proud of our warm ethos, where kindness, curiosity and confidence are at the heart of school life.
The successful candidate will bring energy, creativity and a genuine passion for teaching. They will enjoy planning engaging lessons that capture pupils’ imaginations, while maintaining high expectations for both achievement and behaviour. They will take pride in getting to know each child as an individual, adapting their teaching to ensure that every pupil feels supported, challenged and inspired to do their best.
Beyond the classroom, the role offers the opportunity to be fully involved in the wider life of this busy prep school. Whether through clubs, trips, performances or school events, our teachers play an active part in creating a rich and memorable experience for our pupils. We are therefore looking for someone who will embrace this aspect of school life with enthusiasm and a collaborative spirit.
In return, you will join a welcoming and dedicated team, working with motivated pupils and supportive families. We are committed to professional development and offer a positive working environment in which staff are encouraged to grow and thrive in their careers.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The health, safety and well-being of all our pupils are of paramount importance to all the staff at Kew College Prep. We are committed to providing an environment in which children feel welcomed, safe, valued and respected. Adults in our school know that keeping children safe is everybody’s responsibility and that all children, regardless of age, gender, culture, language, race, ability, sexual identity, religion or lack of religion have equal rights to protection and opportunities. We expect all of our employees to mirror and demonstrate this commitment.
To ensure that we comply with our Safeguarding commitment and responsibility, the school will undertake all necessary vetting checks, pre and post interview, including an enhanced DBS check, internet checks, teaching prohibition checks, references, right to work in the UK and medical fitness.
We invite applications for the role of Key Stage 2 (Year 4 ) Class Teacher, maternity cover, at our happy and thriving prep school.
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This is a wonderful opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed teacher to join a supportive community where children are known, valued and encouraged to flourish.
At Kew College Prep, we believe that education should inspire a lifelong love of learning. Our broad and enriched curriculum, combined with strong pastoral care, ensures that every child is supported to grow academically, socially and emotionally. We are proud of our warm ethos, where kindness, curiosity and confidence are at the heart of school life.
The successful candidate will bring energy, creativity and a genuine passion for teaching. They will enjoy planning engaging lessons that capture pupils’ imaginations, while maintaining high expectations for both achievement and behaviour. They will take pride in getting to know each child as an individual, adapting their teaching to ensure that every pupil feels supported, challenged and inspired to do their best.
Beyond the classroom, the role offers the opportunity to be fully involved in the wider life of this busy prep school. Whether through clubs, trips, performances or school events, our teachers play an active part in creating a rich and memorable experience for our pupils. We are therefore looking for someone who will embrace this aspect of school life with enthusiasm and a collaborative spirit.
In return, you will join a welcoming and dedicated team, working with motivated pupils and supportive families. We are committed to professional development and offer a positive working environment in which staff are encouraged to grow and thrive in their careers.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The health, safety and well-being of all our pupils are of paramount importance to all the staff at Kew College Prep. We are committed to providing an environment in which children feel welcomed, safe, valued and respected. Adults in our school know that keeping children safe is everybody’s responsibility and that all children, regardless of age, gender, culture, language, race, ability, sexual identity, religion or lack of religion have equal rights to protection and opportunities. We expect all of our employees to mirror and demonstrate this commitment.
To ensure that we comply with our Safeguarding commitment and responsibility, the school will undertake all necessary vetting checks, pre and post interview, including an enhanced DBS check, internet checks, teaching prohibition checks, references, right to work in the UK and medical fitness.
