Prep School Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Salary : Competitive salary, plus benefits Contract : Maternity cover Hours : Full time Required : From 29 September 2025 Streatham & Clapham Prep School seeks to appoint a dynamic and innovative teacher to join our talented and committed team for a period of maternity cover. While many subjects are specialist-led, the appointed teacher will be expected to teach a range of subjects including Maths, Humanities, PSHCE, RE, and DT. There may also be opportunities to contribute to wider curriculum teaching. The successful candidate will hold Qualified Teacher Status and be educated to degree level, with proven experience of teaching Key Stage 2, and a track record of raising expectations and standards. An interest in Maths and the ISEB curriculum would be advantageous. It is essential that any new colleague demonstrates enthusiasm, flexibility, a sense of fun, and an ability to bring out the best in pupils. About Streatham & Clapham Prep School Streatham and Clapham Prep School is part of one of London’s leading independent schools, educating pupils from Nursery through to Sixth Form. Our girls prosper in a vibrant setting that provides challenge and breadth of opportunity. They thrive as part of the SCHS family and draw strength from the school’s rich social and cultural mix. As part of the GDST, the UK\’s leading network of independent girls\’ schools, we offer a variety of benefits, such as: Competitive salaries and pay progression Access to extensive professional development opportunities Training grants for qualifications Free life assurance benefit A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools Free lunches for all staff during term time Interest-free loans for training, computer purchase loans, and travel season ticket loans A Cycle to Work scheme Competitive terms and conditions of employment Applications should be received no later than midday, 13 June 2025. Interviews will take place shortly thereafter, though the school reserves the right to appoint an exceptional candidate at any stage of the application process. The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion, and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected, and included. We are committed to safeguarding children, and child-protection screening will apply to this post. Streatham & Clapham High School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants must be willing to undergo child-protection screening, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. For more information about the school’s Safeguarding Procedures and policies, please refer to our Policies and Procedures section on the website. #J-18808-Ljbffr