Reception Teacher John Lyon’s Prep School

Reception Teacher John Lyon’s Prep School

Required for September 2023

Quainton Hall School is a thriving IAPS co-educational Preparatory School dedicated to the education of boys and girls between the ages of 3 and 11 years.

Children enjoy a broad and inclusive education, firmly centred on the core values of respect, integrity, determination and humility.  With an emphasis on achievement, we believe in setting high expectations, leading by example and creating a secure, positive and inspiring learning environment where our pupils can feel challenged and supported to aim high and develop their individual talents.

The school has undergoing exciting changes and has now become part of the John Lyon School and John Lyon’s Foundation. The vision is to create an all-through school that supports and educates children from all backgrounds and abilities to the age of 18. The school is looking to further develop having gained a double excellent in its last inspection and with the new merger there will be many exciting opportunities ahead.

Benefits include:

  • Competitive salary, above that of the maintained sector;
  • Membership of the competitive Harrow Corporation DC Pension Scheme;
  • Fees remission for children of staff across both Quainton Hall Prep and John Lyon Senior
  • A commitment to continuing professional development;
  • Complimentary lunch during term-time;
  • Use of the John Lyon School’s Sports Centre, including swimming pool;
  • Discounted membership to Harrow School’s Golf Club;
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.

For further information and to apply please refer to the job description, person specification and application forms at the bottom of the page.


Completed applications should be returned to [email protected]

Please be aware that for Safeguarding reasons, CV’s alone will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: 9am on Tuesday 2nd May 2023.

Applications will be assessed, and interviews arranged in order of receipt, please therefore apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will take place on Thursday 4th May 2023.

Please apply as soon as possible.

Applications will be assessed in order of receipt and we reserve the right to make an appointment before this date, should a suitable applicant be found.


The 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.

As a provider of employment and education, we value the diversity of our staff and pupils. We are committed to providing a fair, equitable and mutually supportive learning and working environment for our pupils and staff.