Reception Class Teacher

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 125 premium private schools spanning 6 continents. In 28 countries, Inspired schools are individually developed and anchored in the vibrant cultures of their respective locations. They collectively form an international family of schools that nurtures each student's academic and personal development in a progressive, dynamic, and innovative learning environment.

Wetherby School Kensington offers gold-standard private education for boys aged 4 to 8. As part of London’s most exclusive and academically intensive pre-prep, we help boys to unlock their full potential with a world-class early education programme. By providing our pupils with an accelerated, aspirational school curriculum and individualised student support, we empower each boy to discover and cultivate his distinct passions and interests, develop a resilient mindset and unleash his inner talents.

We are now looking for an exceptional Reception Class Teacher to join us from September 2026. This role plays a vital role in planning, preparing, and delivering the school curriculum, ensuring that lessons are engaging, inclusive, and tailored to the needs of all children. The Reception Class Teacher fosters a warm and supportive learning environment, providing both academic and pastoral care to help students reach their full potential while monitoring and evaluating their progress. Strong communication with parents is essential, ensuring they are informed about their child's progress and development.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, prepare and implement the agreed school curriculum to cater for the needs of all children within the assigned class and any other class taught.
• Provide well planned, engaging learning experiences and support for all learners and deliver a diverse, relevant and differentiated curriculum for all children in the class.
• Observe and evaluate the progress of each child through implementing the agreed structures within the school and according to EYFS guidelines.
• Provide a warm, friendly and supportive atmosphere that is conducive to the social and emotional needs of the children within the class.
• Efficiently mark and comment upon the pupil’s work as defined in the school policy.
• Assess and evaluate pupils' progress using the school’s agreed monitoring and assessment procedures.
• Create an engaging, stimulating and relevant learning environment through displays and classroom organisation.
• Work as part of a team with the teachers and assistants within the assigned year group and the rest of the school staff.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE

• Be a fully qualified teacher.
• Be an excellent classroom practitioner who values children.
• Have high, though realistic expectations of the children.
• Have a thorough up-to-date knowledge of the teaching year group curriculum.
• Be committed to making a difference to all children of all abilities and talents, using a variety of teaching styles to aid learning.
• Be a committed, dynamic and pro-active teacher and a cheerful, friendly and cooperative member of the staff.
• Be supportive and positive in their interactions with team members and pupils.

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM

Please download and complete our Inspired Application Form and submit alongside your CV.