Reception Class Teacher at Fairstead House
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About this Role
About the School
History Founded in 1950, Fairstead House is a co-educational day school which occupies a large Victorian House and grounds in the centre of Newmarket. It is within easy reach of Cambridge, Ely, and Bury St Edmunds, with excellent access from the A14, A11 and A142. Pupils are drawn largely from the town and the surrounding villages in Cambridgeshire and Suffolk. The School consists of two sections: the Nursery for children aged twelve months to four years, and the Main School, sub-divided into the Pre-Prep (Reception, Years 1-2) and the Prep (Years 3-6) for pupils aged between four and eleven years. There are currently over 100 children attending the Nursery and approximately a further 100 in the Main School.
Aims and Values The general philosophy of the School is based on Christian values whilst children of all faiths and none are warmly welcomed. The children are encouraged to work as part of the community and to think about others. The School has links with St Mary's Church in Newmarket, where services are held at Christmas and the end of the Academic Year.
Fairstead House is a thriving and nurturing independent preparatory school for children
aged 12 months to 11 years old.
We are ambitious for our children, and we are committed to creating a
homely, welcoming environment where children develop and thrive as curious,
problem-solving, independent, and resilient
learners.
Contract: Full Time - 1 Year Fixed Term Contract
Key Responsibilities
The Classroom
- The class
teacher is expected to create a well-organised and engaging classroom
environment that will be a learning tool in its own right, with attractive and
accessible displays which invite investigation and encourage the
children’s natural curiosity. The children should be encouraged to take
pride in their classroom, helping to keep things
tidy for others to enjoy and use.
- Class teachers are expected to contribute to
displays in the Hall and corridors where appropriate.
Planning
Class teachers
are expected to liaise with their year group counterpart on the designing and planning of an exciting
and high-quality curriculum, engaging in joint activities and team teaching
whenever appropriate. The class teacher must ensure that the needs of each
child are met through differentiation, enrichment, extension, and challenge.
Personal Appearance and Conduct
Class teachers
are expected to enforce our expectations concerning the neat appearance and good behaviour of the children.
Assemblies
Class teachers are
expected to attend most Assemblies, supervising the orderly movement to and from the Hall.
Duties
- The class teacher is responsible for maintaining up-to-date records on each child in the class, monitoring progress and responding promptly and appropriately to any difficulties which the child might encounter.
- The class teacher is accountable for their children’s attainment and progress, and for reporting to the leadership team on outcomes, on a termly basis.
- The class teacher is responsible for the writing of reports on each child at the end of term and is expected to comment on any aspects of achievement and personal development, which are not covered by academic reports.
- The class teacher is expected to produce, in consultation with colleagues, a record of the timetable for his/her class.
- Class teachers are expected to carry out Break and Lunch duties on a rota basis as arranged by the Head, arranging cover in the event of absence.
- Class teachers may also be required to carry out a share of cover for absent Staff.
- Class teachers are expected to attend most Assemblies, supervising the orderly movement to and from the Hall.
- Attend residential trips.
Meetings
- Class teachers are expected to attend the Parents' Evenings held each term to discuss the progress of individual children in their class, as well as other information evenings throughout the year as notified.
- Class teachers are expected to attend Staff Meetings after school,
generally on Mondays, between 4.00 pm and 5.30 pm also, teachers are expected
to meet with parents, SENDCo and colleagues regularly.
Curriculum Responsibilities
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Class teachers
may be asked to take responsibility for a specific subject
in the Pre-Prep department and, as such, are expected to participate in the development of appropriate
syllabuses, materials, and schemes of work, liaising
where necessary with Heads of Subject.
They will have responsibility for resources in their subject
areas and for informing colleagues of current developments in that
subject.
Class teachers will ensure that the children experience a broad, balanced,
and stimulating curriculum relevant to their age.
Open Days
Class teachers
are expected to take part in Open
Days.
After-School Clubs
- Class teachers are encouraged to organise an after-school activity for children each week, supervising the departure from school of those children from 4.00 pm.
- Class teachers are also expected to carry out any further duties related to the care of the Class, as requested by the Head of Fairstead School House.
The successful candidate
- Will be a fully qualified and experienced teacher with pre-prep/infant age experience.
- Must be a dynamic and energetic teacher with high expectations; able to inspire children, within a creative and supportive community.
- Must have a willingness to engage in extra-curricular activities as well as the wider life of Fairstead House.
- Must have the ability to work co-operatively as part of a team, being open to new ideas and initiatives and able to contribute to the development and enrichment of the curriculum.
- Must believe in the worth of each individual child and meet individual needs with skill and sensitivity.
- Should possess effective communication skills to liaise successfully with parents, colleagues, and pupils.
- They should also respond quickly to a parent’s request to discuss a child in their class.
Staff
are encouraged to foster good home-school relationships, but are advised to discuss
concerns, prior to contact, with the Head of Fairstead House School.
Working at Fairstead House
The King’s Family of Schools is committed to rewarding our employees who share our passion, vision, and values. The School is committed to investing in our employees with CPD opportunities amongst other things. The School has its own, generous salary scale. The salary for the role will be commensurate with experience and will recognise the responsibility this post entails.
In addition to the above, staff at Fairstead benefit from:
- Generous fee-remission, subject to availability of places and successful admissions procedures. Staff currently enjoy a discretionary discount on fees for children in Reception year onwards, details of which will be provided upon request.
- Access to Salary Sacrifice Schemes such as: Cyle2Work, Home and Tech Scheme, and Local Gym Membership.
- The School operates a defined contribution scheme for teaching staff, with an employer contribution of up to 22.5%. This scheme is the Aviva Pension Trust for Independent Schools (APTIS) scheme. Further details about defined contribution scheme are available from the School’s Chief Financial Officer.
- Limited free on-site car parking
- School lunch provided when at work over lunch time and tea and coffee the day.
- Access to an Employee Assistance Programme, available to the employee and their dependents.
- Discounts at local businesses such as Sushi and Salad (Ely), Griddle Bar and Meathouse, and The Pantry (Newmarket).
Information for Candidates
Applications should
be made via My New Term, you can do this by clicking the ‘Apply Now’ button
at the top
of the advert. The final closing
date for applications will be 9am
on Friday 15th May 2026.
Where Applicants have been successful in the shortlisting process they will be contacted for interview. Interviews will take place in the week commencing 18th May 2026.
Fairstead House is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure & Barring Service.
We appreciate your effort in completing the application and for your interest in working at Fairstead House.
Related Documents
Contact Details
Paula Edwards
01638662318
paulaedwards@kingsely.org
Fairstead House
Open Data obtained from: Department for EducationSuffolk
CB8 7AA
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