Primary Teacher, St. Albans

Prep Primary Teacher (Part-Time, Permanent)

2.5-3 Days Per Week | Years 3-6 (TBC) | September 2026 | St. Albans

A highly regarded independent prep school in St. Albans is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and talented Class Teacher to join its thriving Prep School from September 2026 on a permanent, part-time basis.

This opportunity would suit an excellent primary teacher looking to work within a nurturing, forward-thinking and academically ambitious environment where pastoral care, wellbeing and breadth of opportunity are equally valued alongside academic achievement.

The successful candidate will teach within Years 3-6, with the final year group allocation dependent on experience, expertise and individual strengths.

Set within an impressive rural-style campus just outside St. Albans, the school offers a unique learning environment with extensive outdoor space, woodland areas and exceptional specialist facilities. The school is known for combining high academic standards with a warm and supportive ethos, encouraging pupils to develop confidence, curiosity, resilience and independence.

The Role

The school is seeking a primary teacher who:

• Delivers engaging and inspiring lessons across the primary curriculum
• Creates a positive, inclusive and nurturing classroom environment
• Has high expectations for both academic progress and pupil wellbeing
• Encourages creativity, curiosity and a love of learning
• Enjoys contributing to the wider life of the school community
• Works collaboratively with colleagues and parents

The St. Albans School Offers

• A welcoming and collaborative staff culture
• Outstanding facilities including specialist teaching spaces for science, computing, music, languages, art and sport
• Extensive outdoor learning opportunities across a beautiful 18-acre campus
• Strong pastoral support and a genuine focus on wellbeing
• Excellent professional development and CPD opportunities
• Access to wider educational networks within a respected school group
• A broad co-curricular programme with sport, performing arts and enrichment at the heart of school life

The school's ethos centres around developing well-rounded, confident young people prepared not only for academic success, but for life beyond the classroom. Staff are supported within a culture that values kindness, inclusion, collaboration and professional growth.

Applications are welcomed from experienced primary teacher s as well as strong early-career practitioners seeking to develop within a supportive independent school environment. #St. Albans #Primary Teacher #Education and Training #Education and Training #Education and Training