Upper Prep (KS2) Class Teacher

St Mary's Hare Park School is a Catholic Independent School found in Havering within easy reach of London. The school was founded in 1961 and is a successful and highly respected Catholic school with a strong history of excellent academic results. Children go onto a variety of grammar and independent schools in the southeast region. They are educated within a strong Catholic ethos although the school has a number of pupils from a variety of other ethnic and religious backgrounds. The rich curriculum on offer promotes learning which enables children to fulfil their full potential in a warm and inspiring environment where the arts, sports and languages are also promoted at all ages.

The school is looking to appoint an outstanding Upper Prep (KS2) Primary Teacher. You will have the drive, high standard and passion to enthuse their pupils and make a real difference to their outcomes and life chances. This is a truly exciting opportunity for an existing or aspiring Primary Teacher. You will be able to plan and deliver stimulating and challenging lessons whilst setting appropriate and challenging work for all abilities. The school is looking for someone who is committed and ambitious for their own professional development.

About the teaching role:

• Plan and deliver consistently good (or better) lessons
• Carry out teaching duties, as required, in accordance with the schemes of work and the National Curriculum.
• Identify clear teaching objectives and specify how they will be taught and assessed.
• Set tasks which challenge pupils and ensure high level of interest.
• Set appropriate and demanding expectations.
• Set clear targets building on prior attainment.
• Provide clear structures for lessons maintaining pace, motivation and challenge.
• Make effective use of assessment and ensure coverage of the programmes of study.
• Ensure effective teaching and the best use of available time.
• Monitor and intervene to ensure excellent learning and discipline.
• Provide pastoral support to ensure development of the whole pupil.

We need a teacher who:

• Has high expectations
• Enjoys being creative and independent
• Is confident in the use of ICT within their role and teaching
• Works well in a team
• Has a good understanding of a value rich curriculum and a value based approach to education.

We warmly encourage prospective applicants to visit our school. To arrange a visit or for an informal discussion about the role, please contact the school office. Visits are by appointment only.

Closing date for applications: Friday, 8th May 2026

Safeguarding: Havering Schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The protection of our pupils from abuse is the responsibility of all staff within our schools, superseding any other considerations. Therefore Havering Schools comply with the Department for Education ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ guidance. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to submit, prior to their interview, a self‑declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Upon submission of this information, online checks may be carried out. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; the successful applicant will be expected to undertake an enhanced DBS disclosure check. Having a criminal record will not necessarily debar you from obtaining a position with the School.

Equal Opportunities: Havering Schools aim to promote and ensure equality of opportunity and equal treatment for all. We are committed to equal opportunities in employment regardless of gender, marital status, race, colour, nationality (including citizenship), ethnic or national origins, disabilities, age, sexual orientation, responsibility for dependants, religious or political affiliation and trade union activities. All matters related to employment are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.