Job title
Year 5 Teacher
Location
Moulsford-on-Thames, Oxon, OX10 9HR (near Wallingford)
Job type
Full Time, Fixed Term Contract (5 January 2026 – 1 July 2026) with the possibility to become permanent depending on the candidate and the school’s requirements
Job hours
Monday – Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm
Closing date
Monday 29 September 2025
About Moulsford Prep School
Moulsford Prep School is an independent preparatory school for 330 pupils, aged 3 to 13, situated on a 30-acre site on the banks of the River Thames, near Wallingford in South Oxfordshire. The school is co-educational from Pre-School to Year 3; Year 5 is currently all boys. The school aims to nurture the whole child, support staff wellbeing, and maintain a positive work/life balance.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving Prep School teaching all subjects across the curriculum to Year 5. The successful candidate will have a passion for teaching, the ability to inspire and enthuse pupils, and a willingness to engage in many areas of school life, including coaching sport if this is an interest.
The Candidate – Experience and Knowledge
* Experience teaching a range of subjects at Upper Key Stage 2
* Excellent knowledge of the relevant curriculum
The Candidate – Skills and Abilities
* A passionate, inspirational, and highly effective teacher dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for each child
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Good organisational skills to plan days and respond to the different needs of the children you teach
* The ability to inspire and enthuse young children by using resources imaginatively
* Energy, resourcefulness, responsibility, patience, and a caring nature
* Ability to work independently, as well as within the wider school team
Education and Qualifications
* QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or an equivalent educational qualification
Other
* A professional, flexible, and proactive attitude
* Supportive of Moulsford’s ethos and strategic objectives
* Flexibility to work calmly and reliably in a busy school, both in a team and independently, with energy, initiative, and cheerful enthusiasm
* Willingness to go beyond your own responsibilities to help others at busy times and to work outside normal hours for events, e.g., Open Events
* Responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of any children and young persons you come into contact with, in accordance with school policies
Benefits
* Complimentary full gym membership for all employees at The Barn Fitness Club in Cholsey
* Eligibility to join the staff pension scheme
* Complimentary meals provided by the in-house catering team; options for various diets and allergens
* Regular staff wellbeing and social events; emphasis on work/life balance
* Access to ongoing professional development
* Access to school water sports facilities outside of school hours
* Fee Remissions
Additional Information
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including submission of an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) certificate.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Education and Training
Industries
* Education
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