Required from January 2027 – or sooner if you are available.
 Boarding and Day Prep School in West Berkshire for boys and girls aged 2-13
From January 2027, or sooner if you are available, we are looking for a teacher to come and join our dedicated and passionate Early Years team. By delivering high-quality provision through purposeful play and carefully planned adult-led learning, a strong focus on early reading through rigorous phonics, alongside early writing and maths you’ll give every child the very best start to their learning journey. You’ll observe and assess progress, adapt provision to meet every child’s needs, and build strong partnerships with parents and carers. This is a role where you’ll genuinely see the difference you make, helping children build confidence, curiosity and independence as they prepare for Key Stage 1.  We welcome applications from Early Careers Teachers as well as more experienced practitioners.
Elstree Pre-Prep is an exciting place to work. We are a close community and pride ourselves on the very special, warm environment that has evolved since our inception, influenced largely by the family principles of Elstree School. We are often the first experience of school life and understand how important these initial steps on the educational road are. We understand each parent’s desire for their child to feel happy and secure and consider our role in the children’s development and happiness to be a very privileged one. Our committed, energetic and enthusiastic staff look forward to working in partnership with parents throughout their child’s time at the Pre-Prep. All children are valued as individuals and are encouraged to explore and develop their talents to the full.
Elstree Pre-Prep consists of eight classes catering for boys and girls from 2-7 years old. It was founded in 1993 with just eight pupils and now caters for around eighty children.  We are situated on a site of great natural beauty between Reading and Newbury and have an excellent academic record combined with first-rate facilities. The children are taught in classes by their class teacher for the majority of the day but have specialist teachers for Music, French, Drama and PE.
To find out more about Elstree and to apply, please download an application pack linked below and email it to apply@elstreeschool.org.uk If you require further information, please call Rachel Pither Head of HR on 0118 971 3302.
Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Suitable candidates may be interviewed before the closing date, and we reserve the right to withdraw the position if an early appointment is made. The closing date for all applications is 9am on 30th October 2026.
The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure and Barring Service. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.
