KS2 (Year 4) Teacher
Content + Source + Freshness • 16 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value score driven by the inviting working environment combined with strong expectations for teaching quality; however, the maternity cover aspect may limit long-term prospects.
- Join a supportive environment for student development
- Temporary role with less job security
- Flexibility in teaching methodologies is encouraged
Pros
- Friendly school environment focused on student development
- Opportunity to join a supportive team during maternity cover
- Opportunity to gain experience in a respected prep school
Cons
- Temporary role may offer less job security
- Possibly lower compensation compared to permanent positions
- Expectations for high-quality teaching may impose additional pressure
Who it's for
Early Career • In-person
Good fit
- Enthusiastic early-career teachers
- Those looking for maternity cover opportunities
- Educators open to flexible teaching styles
Not recommended for
- Teachers seeking permanent roles
- Candidates with rigid teaching approaches
- Individuals not willing to engage with the school's ethos
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Tel: 01603 625593
Email: bursar@notredameprepschool.co.uk
Website: www.notredameprepschool.co.uk
- Salary – MPS
- Temporary – maternity cover
- Full Time
- Required for February 2026
We are looking for an enthusiastic and inspirational KS2 teacher to join our team on a Maternity Cover basis in this friendly and popular Prep School.
The ideal candidate will be flexible, able to communicate well and work closely in liaison with their colleagues and the Senior Management Team. As a KS2 teacher we are looking for someone with the experience and flexibility to deliver high quality teaching.
Candidates need not be Catholic but a willingness to support this ethos is essential.
Pay is in line with the main teaching pay scale and includes enrolment into an Aviva Aptis Pension Scheme.
How to apply
A cover letter, job description and person specification are available from ‘Attachments’.
To download a copy of our application form,, click the ‘Apply for Job’ button. Alternatively, these can be downloaded from our website or requested by email from - bursar@notredameprepschool.co.uk
Please return the application form, along with a short letter addressed to the Head, explaining why you think you would be suitable for the post, either by email to - bursar@notredameprepschool.co.uk or by post.
Closing date: 1 December 2025
Interview date: w/c 8 December 2025
Notre Dame Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicants will be subject to the schools ‘Safer Recruitment’ procedures including, but not limited to, an enhanced DBS check and online check.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and you will be required to undergo an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced DBS check with barred list. If you have information to declare it may be protected under the Exceptions Orders and you may not be required to declare it. You will be asked to make a criminal conviction declaration if you are shortlisted for the post. Guidance about whether a conviction or caution should be disclosed can be found on the Ministry of Justice website.
