Head of Teaching and Learning (Lower School) - Sept. 2026 start

Harrodian • Full-time • London Road, LC • 5h ago

We are seeking to appoint a highly qualified, experienced and ambitious school leader to join the School in September. As Head of Teaching and Learning (Lower School), you will be responsible for leading the strategic development and academic management and administration of teaching and learning across the Lower School (Reception to Year 6), ensuring that the teaching and learning components of the curricula are delivered to the highest standards and enabling pupils within the Lower School to fulfil their academic potential. You will have gained the knowledge and experience across your career to also be able to manage and offer guidance around areas such as recruitment, induction, probation, training and development, and planning.

There will be a reduced timetable teaching commitment, which will be confirmed once the timetable is completed. A Primary-trained teacher with a subject specialism, the successful candidate should be able to teach, inspire and nurture pupils across Years 4 to 6 in the Prep School in their learning. They should consistently model excellent practice, be exemplary in their professionalism and educational practice, have proven classroom management skills and be able to make a significant contribution to this busy and vibrant part of the School. Please clearly state in your application which subject(s) you are able to teach and to what level.

In addition to the main teaching responsibilities, the successful candidate will be expected to take on Duties, such as playground and lunch queue supervision, and be willing to play a full part in the co-curricular life of the Prep School, including having an enthusiasm and willingness to attend both day and residential trips, such as to museums, Roman villas, Bushcraft, Coastal and PGL, during term-time. Trips may take place during the week or at the weekend.

Senior Leadership Team

The intention is that, subject to potential to join the Senior Leadership Team, the postholder will be invited to sit on the SLT at the appropriate time. As a key member of the SLT, you will contribute significantly to the direction of the School, particularly with regard to its academic focus and the achievement of development plans within the Lower School, as well as playing a key role in supporting the operation of the School as a whole.

Working days and hours

This is a full-time, permanent position. Full-time working days and hours at Harrodian are Mondays from 08h00 to 17h00 and Tuesdays to Fridays from 08h15 to 17h00. Five staff training days are held over the year, at the start of the Autumn, October half, and Spring terms. Term dates are published on the School's website.

Salary And Benefits

The agreed teaching salary and Additional Responsibility Allowance will depend upon qualifications and experience.

Harrodian offers a range of benefits, including a free car park (on a first come first served basis), a cycle to work scheme, free refreshments and lunches during term time, free access to some of the School’s sport and leisure facilities at stipulated times, access to an ongoing cycle of cultural, musical, theatrical and sporting talks and events, and a defined contribution pension scheme.

The School

Founded in 1993, the Harrodian is a co-educational school set on 25 acres of grounds with excellent facilities. Providing staff and students alike with a welcoming and exceptional learning environment, where small class sizes and high standards foster academic excellence, we value enthusiasm, adaptability and a commitment to student engagement across all ability levels. A sense of fun, responsiveness to individual learning needs, and an open approach to teaching are qualities we regard highly. Staff are also expected to contribute to the pastoral and co-curricular life of the school, ensuring a holistic and enriching educational experience for all pupils.

How to apply

Please submit a fully-completed application form, to include a cover letter addressed to the Headteacher, and full CV, accounting for any gaps in employment Please clearly state in your application which subject(s) you are able to teach and to what level.

Closing date: Monday, 9th March 2026 at 9am. Applications will be reviewed as they arrive. The School reserves the right to appoint at any stage of the application process.

Interview dates: 11th and 12th March. As part of the interview process all candidates will be required to teach an academic lesson. Preparation work in advance of the class lesson will be required and details will be provided prior to interview.

Applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK. Harrodian is unable to act as a sponsor for an employment visa.

Safeguarding and employment checks: Harrodian is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment. Offers of employment are subject to receipt of satisfactory references, an Enhanced DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service, checks with any applicable Overseas Criminal Records body, medical clearance and proof of legal right to work in the UK. In accordance with current Keeping Children Safe in Education recommendations, online searches may be done as part of due diligence checks. Please read our Safer Recruiting Policy and Safeguarding Children and Child Protection Policy by selecting from our list of policies HERE.

All positions within the School are exempt from the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The Enhanced DBS check will give details of all spent and unspent convictions and other recordable matters. A policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available from HR. References will be taken up and the School may approach previous employers for information to verify particular experience or qualifications.

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