Key Stage 2 Teacher (Part Time)
Saint Felix School
Start Date: September 2026 or January 2027
Contract: Part-Time (0.6), Permanent
Location: Saint Felix School, Halesworth Road, Reydon, Southwold, Suffolk, IP18 6SD
About the Role
We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, inspiring, committed and well-qualified Key Stage 2 Teacher to join the Prep Department at Saint Felix School.
The successful candidate should be able to teach a broad range of subjects across Key Stage 2 to the full age and ability range. The post holder will also contribute to the future development of the school, both within the curriculum and through the extra-curricular programme.
We are looking for a Key Stage 2 Teacher who will be able to:
- Deliver exciting and inspiring lessons across KS2 within the Prep School.
- Have high expectations of pupils' attainment, progress and behaviour.
- Actively support the co-curricular programme at Saint Felix.
- Work with pupils of all abilities and encourage them to develop and reach their potential in every lesson.
This position would suit either an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking for their first teaching position.
As a smaller school with a strong community culture, you will soon appreciate the warmth and sense of friendliness that embodies the institution.
About Saint Felix School
Saint Felix School is an independent co-educational day and boarding school for pupils aged 2 to 18, located close to the beautiful seaside town of Southwold on the Suffolk coast.
Our aim is to develop well-rounded young people with the skills, confidence and character to make a success of their lives both during and beyond their school years.
Academic excellence is central to life at Saint Felix School, and we encourage all pupils to aspire to the highest possible standards and to exceed their expectations. Our success is demonstrated by impressive examination results at GCSE and A Level, where value-added scores are significant. The vast majority of our leavers progress to Higher Education.
The school adopts a non-selective entry policy and seeks to provide an environment in which all pupils can thrive academically. We believe in a holistic education that exposes pupils to a wide range of experiences and opportunities. Our co-curricular programme provides extensive opportunities for students to discover and develop their passions, and we actively seek to attract pupils from a diverse range of backgrounds.
At Saint Felix, we place great emphasis on the value of Sport, Music, Drama and the Arts for the teamwork, self-motivation and discipline they instil, and we encourage pupils to explore their individual talents. Boarding is at the heart of the school, and members of staff are encouraged to contribute to the wider life of the school through involvement in our mentoring system and co-curricular activities beyond the classroom.
Employee Benefits
Saint Felix School is part of the Inspired Learning Group of schools. Staff at Saint Felix benefit from:
- Potential access to on-site accommodation for those wishing to be involved in boarding.
- Childcare fee discount.
- Pension scheme.
- Health plan providing significant coverage, including:
- Optical care
- Dental treatment and dental accident cover
- Chiropody
- Therapy treatments
- Health club concessions
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Westfield Rewards, offering discounts from a wide range of high street and online retailers.
Application Process
We look forward to receiving your application. All applicants will be considered and contacted.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date. Interviews will take place on a rolling basis as applications are received.
To apply, please follow the link below and complete our online application form:
https://applicant.website/i/65A755/vacancy-info/0000001265
For a full job description or to discuss the opportunity further, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Safeguarding Statement
Saint Felix School is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff to share this commitment.
Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening. All new staff will be subject to enhanced DBS clearance, identity checks, qualification checks and employment checks, including an exploration of any gaps in employment history, two satisfactory references, and registration with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).