Independent School Teacher

Independent School Teacher – January 2026 – Permanent post

A leading Tower Hamlets Prep school is seeking to appoint an Independent School Teacher to join their supportive and friendly small team from Jan 2026 on a full‑time basis.

School Details

This small 1‑form entry independent prep school caters for students from 3 to 11 years of age. The school provides a stimulating and engaging environment in which students achieve high academic results, while ensuring holistic development of its pupils. The school is a bilingual environment, offering both French and English curriculum to their students. The school is recruiting for their English curriculum classes and benefit from offering varied extracurricular activities, alongside excellent resources available to their staff. The school have excellent student behaviour, high pupil achievement and a positive ethos boosted by pastoral care and a supportive learning environment.
The school benefits from small class sizes of up to 15 pupils max per/class.
Located in the Canary Wharf area

Position Details

As an Independent School Teacher you will ensure that KS2 pupils receive high quality education designed to promote excitement, enjoyment and enthusiasm in learning, leading to the pursuit of excellence. You will be responsible for creating an atmosphere in which pupils feel valued and where personal endeavour and responsibility are fostered. It will be essential to have the experience and skills to prepare students for common entrance exams as many students move on to selective Independent Schools. The school ensures that class sizes are small, 15 pupils max! There is some planning involved but majority has been planned and will need updating to reflect the progress of the students.

Requirements

• Hold either a Bachelor of Education or a PGCE.
• QTS and experience in a similar environment desirable but not essential.
• Relevant experience essential.

The Head will be arranging informal visits as soon as possible, so if this Independent School Teacher position sounds of interest, please send your CV.