Job Description

Pownall Hall School

Cheshire East

Salary:

Term time only

Job type:

Full Time, Permanent

Start date:

02 February 2026

Apply by:

28 September 2025

Job overview

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An inspiring place to teach. A magical place to learn.

Pownall Hall School is a traditional prep school with a magical reputation, where muddy boots and big smiles are part of everyday life. From our Forest School and wildlife pond to our Boddington Theatre, science lab and sports facilities, children are given every opportunity to thrive - and our teachers are given the space and support to inspire.

We are seeking a dedicated Pre-Prep Teacher to join our team. You will play a key role in nurturing confidence, curiosity and resilience at a formative stage in our pupils' lives.

The role includes:

Planning and delivering engaging lessons that build firm foundations for learning Creating a safe, supportive classroom where every child feels valued Working with specialist teachers in areas such as music, sport, French and Forest School Supporting the pastoral care and wellbeing of the children in your class Contributing to the wider life of the school, from trips and assemblies to outdoor learning

We are looking for someone who:

Is a qualified teacher with experience in Pre-Prep / Key Stage 1 Brings warmth, creativity and structure to their teaching Works well as part of a team and builds strong relationships with pupils and parents Has a genuine passion for teaching young children Prep school experience is welcomed but not essential

How to apply:


Please download, complete and return the Pownall Hall School Application Form, along with a cover letter addressed to Mr David Goulbourn, Headmaster.

Our commitment to safeguarding:


Pownall Hall School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates - full details are in our Safer Recruitment Policy on our website. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
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About

Pownall Hall School

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Pownall Hall School

Carrwood Road, Wilmslow
Cheshire
SK9 5DW
United Kingdom

+44 1625 523141

At Pownall Hall we are a community. A community of pupils, staff, parents, governors and friends, all working together to ensure an excellent academic outcome in a caring, safe environment. Our curriculum is creative, broad, active and diverse, wrapped in a caring ethos and all of this is underpinned by a no-compromise approach to the safeguarding of our children, ensuring a happy and safe place for our children to flourish.

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