Classics/History Teacher – Top London Boys’ Prep

CLASSICS / HISTORY TEACHER FULL-TIMERequired for September 2026A fine opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and inspirational teacher to teach Classics/History to engaged and motivated pupils to the levels required by a Central London prep school that prepares its pupils for ISEB Common Pre-Tests (taken in Year 6), Common Entrance (taken in Year 8), and Eton/St Paul’s scholarships (taken in Year 8).The successful candidate will join St Philip’s at an exciting time as it becomes a fully 4-13 school following its expansion into EYFS in September 2024.Applications should be made by Friday 15th May 2026. Applicants must fill out the attached application form and submit a one-page letter of application.AI-generated letters will be filtered and will not be accepted.Interviews will be held in week commencing Monday 18th May 2026.Early applications are encouraged and the School reserves the right to appoint at any point between now and 18th May.BACKGROUND OF THE SCHOOLIndependent prep school for boys aged 4 to 13, founded in 1934 and located on its foundation site in South Kensington. Expanded into EYFS provision in September 2024.School info here.Job specification here.Application form here.Key requisitesAbility to teach English to the highest of standards to boys from Years 5 to 8.Ability to teach across a wide ability range.Ability to inspire boys in finding enjoyment in their learning, and to foster an appreciation for and love of books and writing.A good level of competency in the use of IT in the classroom and beyond.Willingness to contribute to the life of a busy, happy and ambitious London day school on a wide variety of fronts.Ability to be supportive of the School’s Catholic ethos.Ability to teach and enthusiasm for Games in a traditional boys’ prep school setting – football, rugby and cricket – is preferable.Ability to take their work seriously but retain a light and open disposition, and to contribute wholesomely to a positive and optimistic working environment.Academic responsibilitiesTo teach, as reasonably required, by the HeadTo develop and build upon appropriate schemes of work, available for inspection by the Deputy Head, which set out challenging and appropriately differentiated work for all pupilsTo maintain order, discipline and calm in class to ensure effective teaching and learningTo integrate ICT into teaching and learning, available for inspection by the Deputy Head (Academic)To develop cross-curricular links with other subjects as well as PSHCETo organise and/or attend curricular-enriching tripsTo produce wall displays which change on a termly basisTo mark pupils’ class work and prep, in line with School policyTo prepare thoroughly for inspectionsAdministrative responsibilitiesTo keep records of effort and achievement, in line with School policyTo write reports as required, following stated protocolsTo liaise closely with colleagues and the SMT as requiredTo attend staff meetings as required, adhering to the procedures and protocols published in the staff handbookTo manage any departmental budgetPastoral careTo set and maintain clear expectations of behaviour in all classes and cover lessonsTo follow and support the School’s stated policies on rewards and sanctions, anti-bullying, safeguarding and child protectionTo treat all pupils with equanimityTo report all pastoral