Key Stage 2 Teacher

Position: Key Stage 2 Teacher
Contract Type: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start Date: 8 September 2026
Location: Barking and Dagenham, London, UK
Salary: £37,870–£56,154 per annum

Salary will be based on experience and the appropriate point on the Outer London Main Pay Range.

Take the Lead in a Key Stage 2 Classroom

Teach Now is supporting a forward-thinking primary school in Barking and Dagenham with the appointment of a committed Key Stage 2 Teacher.

The school wants a teacher who can combine clear explanations, strong subject knowledge and high expectations with a supportive approach. You will teach a Key Stage 2 class, plan with year-group colleagues and use assessment carefully to help every pupil make progress.

This is a full-time position beginning in September and would suit either an experienced teacher or a confident ECT with strong upper- or lower-KS2 experience.

Core Responsibilities

Planning and teaching the full KS2 curriculum

Setting ambitious and achievable learning goals

Monitoring progress and addressing gaps in understanding

Preparing pupils for the next stage of their education

Creating a calm and purposeful classroom

Adapting teaching for pupils with SEN and EAL

Working effectively with teaching assistants

Building constructive relationships with families

Required Experience and Skills

Qualified Teacher Status

Recent experience teaching in Key Stage 2

Secure knowledge of the primary curriculum

Strong literacy and mathematics teaching

Effective assessment and behaviour-management practice

Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines

Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education

The School Offers

Collaborative planning with experienced colleagues

A supportive senior-leadership team

Well-resourced classrooms

Pupils who respond positively to clear expectations

Opportunities to contribute to wider school life

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.

• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.

• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance