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
Salary description
£37870.00 - £56154.00 per year