Summary

We are currently seeking to fill the position of Reception Class Teacher (job-share).

Detail

The Hall School is looking for an exceptional part-time (60%, Wednesday to Friday) EYFS Class Teacher to join our vibrant Junior School and play a central role in giving our youngest pupils the very best start. Teaching a lively class of 4‑ and 5‑year‑olds, you will bring the EYFS curriculum to life through creativity, curiosity, and a deep understanding of how young children learn.

 You will create a warm, stimulating, and enabling environment where every child feels valued, supported, and excited to explore. Working closely with the Head of Reception and the wider team, you will contribute to high‑quality planning, assessment, and pastoral care, ensuring that each child thrives academically, socially, and emotionally.

This is a fixed-term contract of two terms, with the possibility of extension. The school may conduct interviews on a rolling basis as applications are submitted.

We are a thriving and successful selective preparatory school for boys aged 4-13 in North London, providing a high-calibre education to approximately 470 pupils. Our goal is to foster a happy, secure, and energetic community where both pupils and staff can flourish.

We welcome applications from candidates across all school settings. Located in Belsize Park, our school is easily accessible via the Metropolitan, Jubilee, and Northern Underground lines.

The Hall is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to share this commitment. All appointments are subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check and standard pre-employment clearances, including professional references.

Staff benefits

As well as working in a leafy location in a pleasant neighbourhood, close to Central London with good transport links, working at The Hall offers:

1. A salary scale significantly above that found in the maintained sector, which the Governors review each year to ensure it remains competitive
2. Free daily three course buffet style lunches in the term time which can be tailored to dietary needs and hot drinks and snacks available throughout the day in the Staff Rooms.
3. Extensive professional development opportunities, which can include support in gaining a PGCE or other post-graduate qualification amongst other further training opportunities
4. Eligible pension scheme with Death in Service Benefit
5. Private Health insurance after qualifying period
6. After one year’s service, fee remission for staff sons (subject to competitive entry procedures)
7. Season Ticket Loan Scheme
8. Cycle to Work Scheme 
9. Employee Assistance Programme, including access to anonymous counselling services, independent, free and confidential advisory services.
10. Access to school counsellors
11. Annual flu vaccination
12. Reimbursement for costs of eye-sight tests and contributions towards glasses for VDU work
13. Newly refurbished buildings and teaching spaces, including large and comfortable Staff Rooms

What's it like working at The Hall School? Watch our staff testimonials.

Documents

• EYFS 60% - Job Description 2026 PDF Document