KS1 Teacher & English Lead

KS1 Teacher & English Lead – Transform Literacy Across Lambeth!

Are you a dynamic primary specialist with a gift for galvanising young minds? Step into the pivotal KS1 Teacher & English Lead post at a pioneering Lambeth primary: drive exceptional classroom practice and elevate English across the whole Key Stage. You’ll shape curriculum direction, inspire colleagues, and ignite a lifelong love of reading and literacy – the impact is huge. The school seeks an innovative, confident educator ready for leadership and keen to champion inclusive, creative learning.
From day one as KS1 Teacher & English Lead, you’ll be immersed in a setting with exceptional support, outstanding resources, and collaborative faculty. Deepen your skills through next-level CPD, work under visionary leadership, and see the difference you make in children’s progress every week. Here, sharp minds are developed and careers are fast-tracked: this is the environment for a truly ambitious KS1 Teacher & English Lead to thrive.
Key Highlights:

KS1 Teacher & English Lead – Lead English across an inspiring Lambeth school
Up to £220 Per Day DOE – Premium pay reflects your expertise and vision
Prime Lambeth location – Vibrant, diverse, accessible community
School rated Good to Outstanding by Ofsted – Unwavering commitment to excellence
High-impact CPD, bespoke leadership training, rapid career development
Ideal for impactful, UK-trained teachers with a flair for English leadership
Ultra-modern classrooms, excellent library provisions, dedicated phonics hub

What You’ll Be Doing:

Delivering outstanding, engaging KS1 classroom teaching rooted in best practice
Leading English across Key Stage 1, from curriculum design to peer mentoring
Modelling and driving innovative approaches to literacy and oracy
Analysing data to close gaps and accelerate pupil progress in reading/writing
Organising school-wide events and initiatives to build a culture of reading
Deploying evidenced-based interventions for SEND, EAL, and disadvantaged pupils

Ideal KS1 Teacher & English Lead for this Lambeth School:

UK-trained with QTS – English specialism or significant primary experience
Proven Good or Outstanding classroom practice and clear impact on attainment
ECTs with high performance and leadership potential are encouraged to apply
Experienced teachers with a zest for curriculum development & team leadership
Passionate, fluent communicators who thrive on challenge and collaboration

Why Join This Lambeth School?:

Exceptionally supportive SLT who invest in ambitious leaders
Defined progression pathways to middle and senior leadership
Remarkable behaviour culture and inclusive ethos, celebrated by Ofsted
Extensive staff wellbeing programmes and networking opportunities
High parental engagement and rewarding community impact

Seize the opportunity to amplify your influence as KS1 Teacher & English Lead and work with colleagues who are as dedicated as you are to world-class primary education. Interviews are filling fast – step forward and ignite the next generation of readers and writers in Lambeth!
How to Apply

Ready to inspire young minds in Lambeth? We’re actively shortlisting for KS1 Teacher & English Lead roles—secure your opportunity to join a forward-thinking primary school team by submitting your application now. Interviews are underway, so move fast to make your mark!
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving South London school from ASAP.
Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!