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Lower School Classroom Teacher to start September 2025 – full time
Salary: The salary for this role will be on the KAS scale. This is the same as the Outer London pay scale, with the addition of the KAS supplement.
King Alfred School (KAS) is a progressive independent school in idyllic grounds in North London. Our independence means that we can be take a holistic approach to education, value the progress young people make in every area and experiment with innovative ideas.
We are looking for an ambitious and talented teacher to join our Lower School staff from September 2025. At King Alfred we are fortunate to have the freedom to be able to value the progress young people make in all areas, and to create an exciting learning experience that is true to our own principles and values.
The successful candidate will:
• Have a strong commitment to student engagement and achievement
• Have an understanding of inquiry-based learning
• Understand and embrace the benefits of working collaboratively with colleagues
• Have the ability to establish successful relationships with students, parents and colleagues.
As well as sharing our values, the ideal candidate for this role will have the following skills and experiences:
• Bachelor’s Degree in education, or Bachelor’s Degree in any subjects with PGCE (Postgraduate Certificate of Education), or equivalent
• Evidence of continuous professional development
• A proven track record of being an effective teacher in own classroom
• A clear understanding of school monitoring, appraisal and data systems
Please see the attached job info pack for a detailed description of the duties involved in this role, as well as a person specification of our ideal candidate.
If you share our vision and are reflective, hard-working, forward-thinking and keen to grow with our community, we would very much like to hear from you.
To apply for this role please visit our website and apply via our online Application Form by the deadline of midnight on Sunday 2nd February 2025.
We value the diversity of our staff and students, and everyone at The King Alfred School is equally valued and respected. We aim to be an inclusive employer that reflects the communities we serve. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment.
To read more about King Alfred’s diversity and inclusion statement, please see our DEI statement and KAS Against Racism policy.
All members of the King Alfred School community are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.
Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers, social media checks, and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974
All posts involving direct contact with children are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. However, amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975 (2013) provide that certain spent convictions and cautions are ‘protected’. These are not subject to disclosure to employers and cannot be taken into account. Guidance and criteria on the filtering of these cautions and convictions can be found on the Disclosure and Barring Service website or at Unlock.