The Role

Strathallan Prep School is seeking an inspirational, committed and enthusiastic primary-trained teacher to join our thriving community as a Year 3/4 class teacher.

This is an exciting opportunity to teach in a well-established, vibrant, and successful school where children are nurtured, challenged, and inspired to achieve their very best. We pride ourselves on combining academic ambition with an outstanding co-curricular programme, all within a supportive and family-oriented environment.

In this full-time, permanent role, the successful candidate will:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons to pupils in Year 3 and Year 4.
• Foster a stimulating, engaging, and caring learning environment that encourages curiosity and independence.
• Play an active role in the co-curricular and boarding life of a busy day and boarding school, contributing to the wider life of our community.

It is important that applicants understand the nature of a boarding school week. The School operates lessons on Saturday mornings, and staff are expected to contribute to weekend activities and support boarding life as part of their role.

While we welcome all strong applications, we are particularly keen to hear from candidates who would embrace the additional role of Prep School Residential Tutor. This role offers the chance to live on-site, providing pastoral care and guidance to our boarders while experiencing the unique rewards of working in a vibrant boarding school environment. Being a Residential Tutor gives you the opportunity to become fully immersed in school life, forming strong connections with pupils and colleagues and contributing to an exceptional sense of community.

Strathallan Prep School offers a beautiful rural setting, outstanding facilities, and a warm, welcoming staff team who work together to deliver excellence in education. This is more than just a teaching role - it is an opportunity to grow professionally, make a difference, and be part of a school that values tradition, innovation, and community in equal measures.

About Strathallan Prep School

Strathallan School is a distinguished co-educational boarding and day school set in the beautiful Perthshire countryside. Nestled within a self-contained campus of rolling grounds and woodland, we offer an inspiring learning environment just a short drive from Perth and within easy reach of Edinburgh and Glasgow. Strathallan blends historic charm with modern resources - our Prep School enjoys its own welcoming space within the campus, complete with classrooms, social areas, and outdoor play areas, while pupils benefit from access to the full-school facilities.

Strathallan Prep School is a nurturing, joyful place where small, dedicated class sizes - typically 12 to 14 pupils - allow children to flourish among peers and get to know their teachers well. Children benefit from specialist teaching in core and creative subjects alongside primary-trained educators, ensuring a balanced grounding that prepares them for the next steps in their educational journey.

In both day and boarding contexts, pupils enjoy a rich and varied life beyond the classroom. Co-curricular and boarding experiences - especially in Riley House - foster a strong sense of belonging, independence, and wellbeing, in an environment that feels like a supportive home-away-from-home.

Our Ethos and Mission

Strathallan is committed to nurturing the whole child—academically, creatively, physically, and socially. Ours is an inclusive environment where respect, kindness, humility, hard work, honesty, and excellence are not only taught but lived. We aim to inspire each pupil to aim high, to explore new interests, and to grow into confident, well-rounded individuals ready for the challenges of senior school and beyond.

Benefits

• Remuneration - Commensurate with experience on the Strathallan salary scale, plus additional allowance for co-curricular activities and games, and further allowance for the role of Resident Tutor. 
• Pension - Membership of the Strathallan School DC Scheme with Royal London with a generous employer contribution rate of 23%.
• Accommodation - For the role of Resident Tutor, accommodation will be provided. 
• Fee Remission - Fee remission of 80% of the Schools day fee.

Other Information

• As the pupils attend Saturday school, you will be expected to work on a Saturday. 
• As the work is in a school context, any offer made is subject to PVG membership and two satisfactory references. 
• Candidates must be eligible for GTCS registration.
• Closing date for applications is Sunday 28th September 2025. Early applications are advised as the school reserves the right to interview before the closing date.

Strathallan School is 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, including checks with past employers and  Disclosure Scotland as appropriate.

We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from all suitably qualified individuals who support our values and commitment to the safety, wellbeing, and development of our pupils.