Strathallan School - Prep School Teacher (Primary Trained)

Summary

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Prep School Teacher (Primary Trained).

Detail

Strathallan Prep School is seeking an inspirational, committed, and enthusiastic primary-trained teacher to join our thriving prep school community as a Primary Teacher. This position will be a maternity cover contract for up to one year, starting from August 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to teach in a well-established, vibrant, and successful school where children are nurtured, challenged, and inspired to achieve their very best. We pride ourselves on combining academic ambition with an outstanding co-curricular programme, all within a supportive and family-oriented environment.

The successful candidate will:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons 
• Foster a stimulating, engaging, and caring learning environment that encourages curiosity and independence.
• Play an active role in the co-curricular and boarding life of a busy day and boarding school, contributing to the wider life of our community.

It is important that applicants understand the nature of a boarding school week. The School operates lessons on Saturday mornings, and staff are expected to contribute to weekend activities and support boarding life as part of their role.

Strathallan Prep School offers a beautiful rural setting, outstanding facilities, and a warm, welcoming staff team who work together to deliver excellence in education. This is more than just a teaching role - it is an opportunity to grow professionally, make a difference, and be part of a school that values tradition, innovation, and community in equal measures.

About Strathallan School & Prep School

Strathallan School is a distinguished co-educational boarding and day school set in the beautiful Perthshire countryside. Nestled within a self-contained campus of rolling grounds and woodland, we offer an inspiring learning environment just a short drive from Perth and within easy reach of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Strathallan blends historic charm with modern resources - our Prep School enjoys its own welcoming space within the campus, complete with classrooms, social areas, and outdoor play areas, while pupils benefit from access to the full-school facilities.

Strathallan Prep School is a nurturing, joyful place where small, dedicated class sizes - typically 12 to 14 pupils - allow children to flourish among peers and get to know their teachers well. Children benefit from specialist teaching in core and creative subjects alongside primary-trained educators, ensuring a balanced grounding that prepares them for the next steps in their educational journey.

In both day and boarding contexts, pupils enjoy a rich and varied life beyond the classroom. Co-curricular and boarding experiences - especially in Riley House - foster a strong sense of belonging, independence, and wellbeing, in an environment that feels like a supportive home-away-from-home.

Our Ethos and Mission

Strathallan is committed to nurturing the whole child: academically, creatively, physically, and socially. Ours is an inclusive environment where respect, kindness, humility, hard work, honesty, and excellence are not only taught but lived. We aim to inspire each pupil to aim high, to explore new interests, and to grow into confident, well-rounded individuals ready for the challenges of senior school and beyond.

Terms & Conditions

Contract

• Full time, fixed term post (maternity cover for up to one year)

Remuneration

• Commensurate with experience.

Other Benefits

• Membership of the Strathallan School DC Scheme with Royal London with a generous contribution rate of 23%.
• A generous fee remission of up to 80% from the day fee. 
• Meals, when on duty and during term time. 

Hours of Work:

• You will, within reason, be expected to work such hours as may be necessary for the efficient carrying out of the responsibilities 6 days per week (Monday to Saturday AM).

Other Information

• As the work is in a school context, you will be required to attain PVG membership. 
• You should, if possible, hold a valid full UK driving license and must be willing to undertake your D1 minibus training.
• You must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Application Process

• The closing date for applications is Tuesday 17th March 2026 at midnight. 
• It is expected that interviews will take place shortly after the closing date.
• Early applications are advised as the school reserves the right to appoint at any stage of the process. 
• For further information please contact hr@strathallan.co.uk 

Documents

• Prep School Teacher (Maternity Cover) - Job Brief 02.03.26 PDF Document