About This Role
Kensington Park School is seeking to expand our popular Summer School teaching team.
We require fun and inspiring teachers for our Engineering & Computing summer pathway. Students are aged 14-17 and reside at our boarding residence. There are no evening or weekend commitments for this post. Successful candidates will be offered either two, four or six week fixed-term contracts.
The dates for our courses will be:
Block 1 - July 6th to July 17th
Block 2 - July 20th to July 31st
Block 3 - August 3rd to August 14th
Each day will involve teaching face-to-face lessons at our school in Kensington in the mornings before heading into London for academic excursions (sites of interest, museums, universities etc.) each afternoon.
The timings of your day for each two week course are:
Week 1:
Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri
09:15-12:30- Lessons at KPS
13:30-17:30- Academic Excurions
Week 2:
Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri
09:15-12:30- Lessons at KPS
13:30-17:30- Academic Excursions/Student Showcase on Friday
There is no teaching/activities on Wednesdays.
This position is non-residential but we do have a few spaces available in our boarding house, so please let us know if you require a place.
Early applications are encouraged as they will be reviewed upon receipt and interviews may be scheduled (and appointments made) in advance of the closing date.
Kensington Park School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Due to the high number of applicants we will not be able to get back to everybody but will do our best to do so.
Core Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons aligned to the required curriculum.
- Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment for diverse learners.
- Assess student progress rigorously and provide timely, constructive feedback.
- Participate actively in broader school life, including extra-curricular programs.
- Collaborate with departmental colleagues to elevate instructional strategies.
Candidate Requirements
- A recognized teaching qualification (e.g., PGCE, QTS, or equivalent).
- A minimum of 2 years verifiable post-qualification teaching experience.
- Demonstrable track record of excellent student outcomes.
- A bachelor's degree directly related to your teaching specialization.
- Clear criminal record check spanning the last 10 years of residency.