Location: Southwark, London
Salary: £41,729 - £64,684 per year, depending on qualifications and experience.
Start date: 9 November 2026
Contract: Full time, temporary, long term.
Hours: Term time; daily hours and assignment arrangements confirmed before placement.
Give pupils the tools to form an argument, solve a problem and feel proud of a piece of work. Transparency Education is recruiting a KS2 Teacher for a primary school opportunity in Southwark.
This class teaching role calls for thoughtful planning, clear explanations and a genuine interest in how children learn. You will help pupils strengthen core skills while making space for the wider curriculum, discussion and independent thinking.
Responsibilities
• Teach sequenced lessons across English, maths and the wider KS2 curriculum.
• Model writing and support pupils to revise and improve their work.
• Use discussion and carefully chosen questions to deepen understanding.
• Plan appropriate support and challenge based on assessment.
• Work with classroom colleagues and families to maintain clear expectations.
Requirements
• QTS and relevant experience in Key Stage 2.
• Confident curriculum knowledge and a practical approach to assessment.
• Strong organisation and the ability to build respectful classroom relationships.
• An enhanced DBS check, or willingness to complete one as part of the recruitment process.
What the role offers
• The chance to develop a class’s learning habits over time.
• An opportunity to combine subject enthusiasm with inclusive teaching.
Why work via Transparency Education?
You will have a dedicated consultant for ongoing support and guidance, with access to CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
Our refer-a-friend scheme pays £150 for each candidate you refer after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days. We pay in line with applicable Agency Workers Regulations (AWR).
Apply
Send your CV with details of your KS2 experience and the year groups you would like to teach.
Email or call (phone number removed). Please include your availability for a 9 November 2026 start.
If you have not heard from us within two working days, your application has not progressed for this role. We may contact you about other suitable education opportunities.
Safer recruitment
Transparency Education is committed to equality and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check and appropriate safer recruitment checks
Salary description
£41729.00 - £64684.00 per year