Job Description

Job overview

We are seeking to appoint a fantastic English and Maths Teacher to join our team. The Oratory Prep School (The OPS) has a fantastic local and national reputation as one of the country's leading prep schools, which educates children from 2 - 13. As you can imagine, our fantastic teachers and superb resources and facilities provide our children with unique opportunities, and our staff with wonderful tools to support learning. We are looking for the right person to contribute to our children, our team and the wider school family.

The pupils at The Oratory Prep School are absolutely delightful and are enthusiastic learners. Parental support is very strong and the Governing Body (Bellevue Education) is committed to improving outcomes and experiences for our children.

The person appointed will:

Be fully qualified teacher Take responsibility for teaching in English and Maths Endeavour to provide the best opportunities possible to inspire the children and to promote the ethos of the school. Promote of the highest possible standards of behaviour, commitment and achievement by the children. The ability to work as a supportive member of a team and to be flexible is essential. Develop the social and communication skills of the children as well providing a safe and secure environment in which the child can learn. Effectively teach a class of pupils and ensure that planning, preparation, recording, assessment and reporting meet their varying learning and social needs; Maintain the positive ethos and core values of the school, both inside and outside the classroom; Contribute to constructive team-building amongst teaching and non-teaching staff and parents. Attend weekly meetings and share your own views and ideas in order to improve the effectiveness of the department.
Please contact e.whitaker@oratoryprep.co.uk for more information on the role and to receive and application form.

Please note the closing date for this role is Friday 23rd May 2025. We reserve the right to interview before the closing date.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:

Reading RG8 7SF: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 23/05/2025