An inspiring place to teach. A magical place to learn.
Pownall Hall School is a traditional prep school with a magical reputation, where muddy boots and big smiles are part of everyday life. From our Forest School and wildlife pond to our Boddington Theatre, science lab and sports facilities, children are given every opportunity to thrive – and our teachers are given the space and support to inspire.
We are seeking a dedicated Pre-Prep Teacher to join our team. You will play a key role in nurturing confidence, curiosity and resilience at a formative stage in our pupils' lives.
The role includes:
Planning and delivering engaging lessons that build firm foundations for learning
Creating a safe, supportive classroom where every child feels valued
Working with specialist teachers in areas such as music, sport, French and Forest School
Supporting the pastoral care and wellbeing of the children in your class
Contributing to the wider life of the school, from trips and assemblies to outdoor learning
We are looking for someone who:
Is a qualified teacher with experience in Pre-Prep / Key Stage 1
Brings warmth, creativity and structure to their teaching
Works well as part of a team and builds strong relationships with pupils and parents
Has a genuine passion for teaching young children
Prep school experience is welcomed but not essential
How to apply:
Please download, complete and return the Pownall Hall School Application Form, along with a cover letter addressed to Mr Goulbourn, Headmaster, via email to
Our commitment to safeguarding:
Pownall Hall School is committed to ensuring the highest levels of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our pupils, and we expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We adopt a fair, robust and consistent recruitment process in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance. This includes online checks for shortlisted candidates – full details are in our Safer Recruitment Policy on our website. All offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS check, references, and where applicable, a prohibition from teaching check. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.