Are you ready to step into a role that feels different from mainstream education? We are working with a brand new independent pre-preparatory school opening in September 2026 offering an exciting opportunity for exceptional teachers to join a founding team and help shape something truly special. Why This Role Stands Out This is not your typical teaching position. 48 weeks per year structure 4 weeks holiday to take whenever suits you with an additional 2 weeks at Christmas and Easter (outside standard school restrictions) Enhanced salary bands (above standard state sector pay) Work alongside subject specialists and experts in their field Be part of a founding team shaping a brand-new prep school This role offers a rare balance of professional autonomy, flexibility, and intellectual teaching. About the School This independent prep school is built around a classical, knowledge-rich curriculum, with a strong emphasis on: Language, literature and storytelling Curiosity-led enquiry Academic rigour alongside creativity Small class sizes and personalised learning You’ll be surrounded by professionals who are true specialists in their subjects — creating a culture of depth, passion and high-quality teaching. The Role Deliver engaging, thoughtful lessons across EYFS / KS1 Inspire children through language, stories and structured learning Support each child’s academic and personal development Collaborate with subject specialists to enrich the curriculum Play a key role in building the school’s culture from day one Who This Would Suit This role is ideal for teachers who: Want to move away from high-volume, high-pressure mainstream environments Value quality teaching over box-ticking Are passionate about early years / KS1 education done properly Enjoy working alongside experts and specialists Are excited by the idea of building something from the ground up What You’ll Get Competitive, enhanced salary package Greater flexibility with your time and holidays A calm, purposeful teaching environment Opportunities to specialise and grow your expertise A genuinely rewarding role where your impact is visible daily All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.