Lower School Class Teacher

Join a happy, ambitious and nurturing girls’ prep school where young learners are encouraged to be curious, creative and confident from the very beginning of their education. Kensington Prep School is looking for an enthusiastic and imaginative teacher to join its Reception and Year 1 team on a maternity cover basis. Working alongside supportive colleagues, you will create engaging learning experiences that combine high expectations with a warm, child-centred approach. Teaching takes place within flexible and innovative spaces, with play, exploration and meaningful interaction at the heart of learning. This is an opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking school that combines academic excellence with outstanding pastoral care. Kensington Prep has recently been recognised for the strength of its leadership and holds the Research Mark Plus, reflecting its commitment to evidence-informed teaching, innovation and continuous professional development. About you You will be an excellent classroom practitioner with experience of teaching within EYFS or Key Stage 1, strong curriculum knowledge and a genuine enthusiasm for working with young children. Warm, creative and collaborative, you will understand how to nurture confidence, independence and curiosity while maintaining high expectations for learning and behaviour. You will also enjoy contributing to the wider pastoral and co-curricular life of the school. Why Kensington Prep? Based in Fulham, we are justifiably proud of our reputation and are pleased to have been recognised by a range of high-profile awards. Staff are inspired and supported in a highly professional environment led by a friendly leadership team. We are the highest rated GDST school in a recent Best Companies employee survey, and the GDST is in the top 100 best not-for-profit companies to work for. As part of the GDST, the UK's leading network of independent girls' schools, we can offer a variety of benefits, such as: Competitive salaries and pay pr