Key Stage 2 Teacher

London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, UK Teach Now 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