Location: Harrow, North-West London
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start date: 8 September 2026
Salary: £37,870–£56,154 per annum, dependent on experience and pay-scale assessment
An Ambitious KS2 Classroom with the Support to Teach Well
Teach Now is recruiting a skilled Key Stage 2 Teacher for a full-time, long-term position at an inclusive primary school in Harrow.
The school is looking for a teacher who combines secure curriculum knowledge with high expectations and a warm, encouraging classroom presence. You will take responsibility for a KS2 class and work as part of a collaborative year-group team, sharing planning and contributing to consistent teaching across the phase.
The successful teacher will be joining a school that values clear routines, purposeful assessment and thoughtful curriculum development. This is a strong opportunity for an experienced practitioner seeking stability and professional trust within a supportive primary setting.
Your Role
You will:
Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the KS2 curriculum
Adapt teaching so pupils of different abilities can succeed
Use assessment effectively to identify gaps and shape future learning
Establish a calm, inclusive and well-managed classroom
Prepare pupils for appropriate statutory assessments
Work closely with teaching assistants and the inclusion team
Provide suitable provision for pupils with SEND and additional needs
Communicate constructively with parents and carers
Contribute to year-group planning, moderation and school improvement
Fulfil the wider professional responsibilities of a class teacher
Requirements
Applicants must have:
Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent formally recognised qualification
Successful experience teaching within Key Stage 2
Sound knowledge of the English primary curriculum
Strong planning, assessment and behaviour-management skills
High expectations for pupil progress and personal development
The ability to work collaboratively with colleagues
A commitment to inclusive education and safeguarding
The right to work in the UK
An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one
Two satisfactory references covering recent employment
Experience in upper KS2, statutory assessment, curriculum leadership or supporting pupils with SEND would be beneficial.
The School Can Offer
Shared planning and regular year-group collaboration
Clear curriculum frameworks and established assessment systems
Supportive phase leaders and an accessible senior team
Dedicated classroom support
Opportunities to contribute to a subject or wider area of school life
A diverse pupil community with strong links to families
Relevant professional development throughout the placement
Potential for the role to continue beyond the initial period, subject to school requirements
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
Salary description
£37868.00 - £56154.00 per year