Reception​/KS1 Class Teacher

Job Title: Reception / KS1 Class Teacher

Location: Faraday Prep School, E14 0FH

Salary: Based on experience up to £46,399 p.a.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Fridays 8:00am to 4:30pm

Start Date: September 2026 (Inset Days commence September 1 2026)

Established in 2009, Faraday is an independent prep school for boys and girls ages 4-11 dedicated to keeping a healthy balance of academic, creative and personal development. We put children's wellbeing at the heart of their education to give them: a love of learning; a creative and broad curriculum; non-selective and small class sizes; a safe and caring environment; extensive extra‑curricular activities and after‑school clubs;

strong links with excellent independent and state secondary schools; friends for life. Our riverside location provides the perfect setting for inspiring learning experiences, complemented by a supportive community dedicated to nurturing every child's potential. Recently, we were proud to receive the prestigious Independent Prep School of the Year award. In addition, we are honoured to recently have been awarded 'Best City Prep' by the Independent Schools Guide and the ISA Award for Excellence in Fine Arts and Design.

We are excited to offer a rewarding opportunity for a dedicated Reception/KS1 Teacher to join our award winning school. As a Class Teacher at Faraday, you will play a pivotal role in the children's learning and development.

We are looking for a personable, compassionate and collaborative individual to join a committed team where every staff member's contribution is valued. You will be working with a supportive and inclusive Senior Leadership Team and other colleagues, with a good programme of training and INSET activities on offer.

• QTS
• Have the right to work in the UK
• Have experience throughout all sections of the job description
• Passion for supporting pupils with varying learning requirements.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

• Experience/interest in EYFS
• Experience teaching phonics
• Understand/experience with Early Learning Goals

• Friendly, professional, supportive team
• Smaller than average class sizes
• Subsidised hot meals
• Contributory pension scheme (successful candidates will be auto enrolled)
• Fee concessions for staff children
• Cycle to Work scheme

Please Note that an application form will be sent to your email that you will need to compete and return.

Interview Dates;
March 12 & 13

We will review applications as they are received and reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Early application is therefore encouraged

Please be advised that we do not accept CVs without an application form.

NMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening and DBS checks.

Please click on the APPLY button and you will be sent an application form to complete for this role.

Candidates with experience of;
Qualified Teacher, Early Years Teacher, KS1 Teacher, Primary School Teacher, Classroom Teacher, Key Stage 1 Teacher may also be considered for this role