Chard Prep School - Year 5 & 6 English and Maths Teacher + Year 6 Tutor

Summary

We’re recruiting: Year 5 & 6 English and Maths Teacher + Year 6 Tutor 3–4 days per week, depending on the successful candidate Actual Salary: £14,000–£20,000 per annum (Equivalent full-time salary: approximately £23,300–£31,500). Term-time only, with 33 working weeks per year.

Detail

LEARN TO LOVE TEACHING AGAIN!

We’re recruiting: Year 5 & 6 English and Maths Teacher + Year 6 Tutor

1. 3–4 days per week, depending on the successful candidate
2. Actual Salary: £14,000–£20,000 per annum (Equivalent full-time salary: approximately £23,300–£31,500).
3. Term-time only, with 33 working weeks per year.

What will I be doing?

Have you ever wished you could get back to the very best parts of teaching? Inspiring children, building relationships, seeing those lightbulb moments and making a genuine difference, without feeling overwhelmed by the demands of the profession?

At Chard Prep School, we believe teaching should be rewarding, enjoyable and full of purpose. We are looking for a passionate, enthusiastic teacher to join our supportive team, teaching English and Maths across Years 5 and 6, alongside a Year 6 tutor role.

What is in it for me?

Why Chard Prep? Because teaching can feel different!

1. Small classes, capped at just 12 pupils per year group – giving you the time to know every child and help them flourish.
2. Around 20% PPA time every week – dedicated time for planning, preparation and assessment.
3. Just 33 working weeks a year – a term-time-only role offering an excellent opportunity for work–life balance.
4. Excellent fee remission for your children – a fantastic benefit for staff families.
5. Freshly cooked meals every day – choose your meal each morning, prepared by our on-site chef.
6. A wonderful, supportive staff team and leadership – work in a school where colleagues support one another and staff are genuinely valued.
7. Amazing, committed families – build positive relationships with parents who care deeply about their children’s education and wellbeing.
8. Children who make teaching a joy – well-behaved, enthusiastic and eager to learn, our pupils thrive in a nurturing environment where they are known as individuals.
9. An opportunity to grow with us – with our planned expansion into Years 7 and 8 in September 2027, there is exciting potential for this role to develop as our school grows.

At Chard Prep, we are proud of our small classes, personal approach and close-knit school community. We want our teachers to feel supported, valued and able to focus on what matters most: inspiring children and helping them achieve their potential.

If you love teaching but are looking for a fresh start, a more manageable work–life balance and a school where you can rediscover your passion for education, we would love to hear from you!

Supporting documents and information

To apply, please complete the online application form at Chard Prep School Vacancies and return it, along with a supporting letter, to office@chardprep.co.uk.

In your supporting letter, please tell us about your teaching experience, your approach to teaching English and Maths, and why you would love to join our school.

Please indicate whether you are seeking a three-day or four-day working pattern.

Closing date: 18 November 2026

Interview date: Week beginning 23 November 2026

Start date: 2 January 2027

Chard Prep School – small classes, big opportunities, and a place to love teaching again.

Chard Prep School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All appointments are subject to satisfactory references, an enhanced DBS check and appropriate pre-employment checks.