When Alpha Preparatory School opened its doors in 1895, the world was a very different place. We have often spoken to the children attending Alpha to place themselves in the mind-set of a young Victorian child, to consider just how different life in 2024 actually is. Yes, we still teach the fundamentals of the three ‘Rs’ of reading, writing and arithmetic (without the Victorian abacuses of course) but we now have laptops, ipads, interactive whiteboards, electricity throughout and heating without open fires! No, we do not have birch wood canes or chalk boards and easels or slate on which the children would write. What has carried on consistently, however, since the school was founded 129 years ago is that we still hold our school rule, which is to ‘Be kind!’ close to all that we do at Alpha.

Pupils at Alpha are well-above national average, understand their own strengths, and display confidence in themselves and pride in their accomplishments. ISI Report

Pupils are highly articulate and have strong communication skills. They develop high levels of knowledge, skills and understanding across all of their key areas of learning. ISI Report

Due to the retirement of a long serving member of staff, Alpha Preparatory School is seeking to appoint a motivated, inspirational and engaging KS1 and/or KS2 Form Teacher to join this happy, dedicated and friendly community.

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and organised individuals to teach happy children who are extremely keen to learn. The successful candidates will also be expected to be involved in the wider life of the school.

A Year 6 pupil has said that, “Innovative ideas are created by the staff and our curriculum ignites a hunger for learning, and the potential to achieve. Kindness pervades the school, giving the pupils both the reason and power to show compassion.”

A competitive salary will be offered based on experience. Alpha is a member of the Teachers' Pension Scheme. The successful candidate will start in the Spring Term or Summer Term 2025.

Closing Date: 9.00am on Thursday 5th December 2024 with interviews taking place on Monday 9th December. We reserve the right to interview candidates before the closing date, therefore, early application is encouraged.

For further details about the school go to Alpha Preparatory School’s website: www.alpha.harrow.sch.uk

To apply for the position of KS1 or KS2 Form Teacher, please complete the school’s application form, along with an accompanying letter of application and send your completed documents to recruitment@alpha.harrow.sch.uk. Alternatively, you may post your application to the school address, marked 'Confidential' and for the attention of The Headmaster, Mr P Fahy. 

Alpha Preparatory School is committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and Young people and we expect all staff to share this commitment and Work in accordance with our child protection policies and procedures. All posts are subject to an enhanced DBS check.