Pre-Prep EYFS​/KS1 Teacher

Pre-Prep EYFS/KS1 Teacher

• Job title: Pre-Prep EYFS/KS1 Teacher
• Job Type: Full time, permanent
• Salary: £38,663 - £65,199
• Department: Pre-Prep
• Reporting to: Principal, Pre-Prep School
• Location: Highgate, North London
• Start: September 2026
• Closing Date: 16 March 2026 at 8:00 am

We are seeking an enthusiastic, well‑qualified class teacher to join our successful Pre‑Prep School in September 2026. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled classroom practitioner with experience of teaching in EYFS and/or Key Stage 1 to join our vibrant, popular school. Applicants should have the flexibility to adapt quickly to a new environment and a creative curriculum, as well as excellent communication and teamwork skills.

An enthusiasm for thoughtful curriculum development and innovation characterises teaching  the Pre‑Prep children follow a project‑based approach and teachers plan units and activities which are purposeful, motivating and allow the children to have agency within their learning.

Highgate Pre‑Preparatory School teachers enjoy a collaborative approach to teaching and learning. For all teachers new to Highgate, regardless of experience, there is a strong and supportive framework of induction to the School. All class teachers are expected to lead a subject across the Pre‑Prep. Teachers work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team to drive standards within their area and significant professional development opportunities are offered to Subject Leads.

Although not limited to, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from candidates with a passion for maths teaching and deep understanding of Maths Mastery  the right candidate, a middle management position may be available with additional responsibilities and remuneration. Opportunities will be discussed at interview.

• Well‑grounded and continuing interest in education, particularly in EYFS and KS1
• Capacity for industry and initiative in both independent work and as part of teams of colleagues in academic work and pastoral care
• Good judgement about people and situations, and discretion
• The depth of knowledge and agility of mind to allow flexibility in lessons, adapting delivery as appropriate in the light of pupils’ responses
• Empathy with and warmth towards pupils across the age and ability spectrum at Highgate
• The ability to implement a range of teaching strategies to cater for each individual pupil
• Awareness and understanding of matters relating to the personal, social, health and emotional development of Highgate’s pupils
• General knowledge of Child Protection issues and good practice, particularly relating to professional obligations on safeguarding the welfare of each child and avoiding guarantees of confidentiality in any disclosure
• Capacity to deal sensitively with problems raised by pupils, in line with Highgate’s pastoral policies
• Willingness and ability to liaise effectively and professionally with staff and parents when required, making accurate records of these exchanges
• Patience and thoughtfulness to see any issues that may arise with pupils, parents or colleagues from a variety of perspective
• The ability to defuse difficult situations using different strategies such as careful listening, sensitive use of humour, praise and recognition
• Retention of a sense of perspective and, on occasion, the invaluable ability to laugh at oneself

• Criteria
• How will these be tested or verified?
• A good honours degree or equivalent and a teaching qualification
• • Original degree certificate(s)
  • Questions about subject specialisation (and course content for more recent graduates)
• The ability to teach at EYFS Stage and Key Stage 1
• • Questions at interview relating to the curriculum and strategies for teaching EYFS and KS1
• Experience of and enthusiasm for teaching
• • A 30‑minute lesson to be taught to either an EYFS or Key Stage 1 class
  • Opportunity to comment on and grade pupils’ written work
• Excellent communication skills
• • Panel interview
  • Lesson (as above)
• The ability to establish good relations with colleagues and pupils
• • Opportunities at interview to recount experiences where these skills have been…