Prep School Class Teacher (KS2)

Shorefields; Colchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded school in Colchester is looking for an enthusiastic Key Stage 2 Class Teacher to inspire and motivate students. The ideal candidate will have a strong expertise in English, Mathematics or Science, delivering engaging lessons tailored to student needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate teacher to join a supportive and innovative educational environment. The role is full-time and offers competitive pay along with benefits including onsite parking and a fitness suite.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Free use of the fitness suite

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience in either the state or independent education sector.
• Ability to deliver engaging lessons that spark curiosity.
• Creative thinker with a passion for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Inspire and challenge pupils to achieve their full potential.
• Deliver engaging lessons tailored to student needs.
• Encourage visits from prospective candidates.

Skills

Strong expertise in English

Strong expertise in Mathematics

Strong expertise in Science

Excellent leadership potential

Strong management skills

Exceptional classroom practitioner

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC8826001-37 Position Type: Teacher Pay Range: Up to UPS2

Position Start Date: 01/09/2026 Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 11/02/2026 Midnight Date of Interviews: As soon as possible

Due to a significant increase in pupil numbers, we are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dynamic and knowledgeable Key Stage 2 Class Teacher. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in at least two of the following subjects: English, Mathematics or Science.

The successful applicant will inspire and challenge pupils to achieve their full potential, delivering engaging lessons that spark curiosity, build confidence and foster a love of learning. This position is suitable for teachers with experience in either the state or independent sector.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join this happy, developing and innovative school. The role would suit an enthusiastic, hardworking and passionate individual who wishes to share their drive and motivation with young people.

We encourage visits from prospective candidates to meet members of our school community and to experience our school at first hand. If you would like to do this please email [e-mail]

What can Thorpe Hall School offer?

• the opportunity to be innovative and to develop new educational procedures and student experiences with small class sizes;
• the ability to develop a significantly broad portfolio;
• an exciting, challenging and stimulating place to work in a friendly and welcoming environment.
• a range of benefits including onsite parking, free use of the fitness suite, Teachers' Pension Scheme and access to Health Assured - the School's Employee Assistance programme

Who/what is Thorpe Hall School looking for?

• excellent leadership potential, strong management and communication skills demonstrable through your present role;
• a capacity for hard work and resilience; and a belief that this is at the core of success;
• a creative thinker with an ability and determination to secure high quality outcomes for all students;
• an exceptional and innovative classroom practitioner with a passion for teaching and the ability to share this with students;
• a leader who places the well-being of all students first.

Closing date for applications: 11th February 2026. We reserve the right to interview and appoint earlier than the stated closing date should there be a good response to the advert and therefore encourage early applications.

Thorpe Hall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Successful applicants will be required to undertake pre-employment checks which include References, Health, Right to Work in UK, enhanced DBS and a declaration that they are not a disqualified person under the Childcare (Disqualification) Regulations 2009.

Information about the School

A fully inclusive, co-educational, independent day school for children aged 2 – 16, Thorpe Hall School offers small class sizes, excellent facilities and outstanding results at Key Stage 2, at 11+, and at GCSE.

Our pupils have a happy and positive school life, rich in variety and with a wealth of opportunity for them to be challenged and to achieve. At the core of our success is a strong and focused pastoral and wellbeing programme. Here, children of all ages are nurtured and supported to develop their confidence, social skills and friendships, and their love of learning and taking part.

We encourage intellectual risk-taking and create an environment where students are free to question, free to discover, free to try, and free to succeed. Although every student has different abilities and talents, we believe they all have a unique contribution to make, and we enthusiastically celebrate their successes.

Founded in 1925, Thorpe Hall is a forward-thinking school that retains the traditional values of hard work, respect, fairness and good manners. In addition, we aim to foster confidence, perseverance, tolerance, and integrity; to enhance communication skills; to embrace creativity; to encourage teamwork and promote an open-minded and outward-looking philosophy.

We are committed to providing a broad and varied life beyond lessons so that our students not only have the pleasure of trying many new activities when they are young but also find and develop essential skills that will form a vital part of their adult lives. The co-curricular programme at Thorpe Hall School is rich and diverse and enables pupils to explore their potential and discover new interests and passions.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.