Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)

Job overview

Location: St Christopher’s The Hall, Beckenham, South-East London

Start Date: April 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 8th of December

Employment Type: Full-Time, Maternity Cover

Are you a passionate educator with a flair for inspiring young minds and a commitment to excellence? Join St Christopher’s The Hall, a vibrant independent preparatory school for boys and girls aged 4–11, as our Class Teacher and help shape the future of our pupils through engaging, high-quality teaching in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

About St Christopher’s The Hall

St Christopher’s is a friendly, inclusive school in Beckenham, part of the St Dunstan’s Education Group. We pride ourselves on delivering inspirational teaching and learning through a broad and balanced curriculum. Our ethos centres on challenge, support, fun, and praise — helping every child reach their full potential.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the Head, the Class Teacher will:

• Teach a range of subjects (specialists cover Music, Art, Drama, French, PE, and Games)
• Create a stimulating classroom and outdoor learning environment
• Monitor and evaluate pupil progress and maintain records
• Build strong relationships with parents and the wider school community
• Lead a weekly club and contribute to assemblies and school events
• Attend staff meetings, INSET, and professional development courses
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and health & safety standards
• Support the school’s character values and ethos in daily practice

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• PGCE or equivalent teaching qualification with QTS
• Experience teaching Upper KS2 and preparing for 11+
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Passion for teaching and curriculum planning
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing
• Excellent punctuality, attention to detail, and teamwork

Desirable:

• Experience in a independent school setting
• Knowledge of senior school entry processes
• Experience organising educational visits

Why St Christopher’s?

• Tuition fee remission* and healthcare cash plan
• Free lunch and beverages during term time
• Salary sacrifice schemes and seasonal social events
• Annual flu immunisation
• A culture of trust, creativity, and professional development
• Modern, air-conditioned facilities and a supportive team

St Christopher's The Hall is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. As this role involves 'regulated activity' with children the successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure application. Employment will be conditional upon the College being satisfied with the result of the Enhanced DBS check and the outcome of all other checks.

St Christopher's The Hall will also carry out a check of the Children's Barred List on the successful applicant. Applicants should be aware that it is unlawful for the school to employ anyone to work with children if they are barred from doing so, and it is a criminal offence for a person to apply to work with children if they are barred from doing so.

This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the school is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

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