KS2 Class Teacher

KS2 Teacher & English Lead

Chiswick, Hounslow Full-Time | September 2026 Start | Long-TermOuter London Pay Scale: £38,766 - £60,092

A highly regarded 1-form entry primary school in Chiswick is seeking an ambitious and talented KS2 Teacher and English Lead to join their team from September 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong classroom practitioner who is passionate about literacy and looking to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will combine outstanding KS2 teaching with leadership of English across the school, working closely with senior leaders to continue driving high standards in reading, writing, and oracy.

Located close to the District Line and several bus routes, the school is easily accessible from across West and South West London.

About the School

This successful 1-form entry primary school is known for its strong community feel, high expectations, and commitment to providing a rich and engaging curriculum. Staff benefit from a collaborative working environment where ideas are shared, professional development is encouraged, and pupil wellbeing sits alongside strong academic achievement.

The school offers:

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• A supportive and approachable leadership team
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• Engaged pupils who enjoy learning and achieve well
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• Strong parental partnerships
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• A collaborative staff culture with excellent levels of support
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• Well-resourced classrooms and learning spaces
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• Opportunities to contribute to whole-school improvement
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• Excellent transport links via the District Line and local bus routes
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• A school community that values creativity, inclusion, and academic excellence
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The Role

The successful candidate will:

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• Take responsibility for a KS2 class from September 2026
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• Deliver engaging and challenging lessons that enable all pupils to make strong progress
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• Maintain high expectations for behaviour, presentation, and achievement
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• Lead English across the school
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• Support the development of reading, writing, phonics, and oracy provision
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• Monitor standards and support curriculum development in English
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• Work with colleagues to share best practice and improve outcomes
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• Analyse pupil achievement data and help identify priorities for improvement
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• Contribute to staff development and school improvement initiatives
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The specific KS2 year group will be discussed during the recruitment process.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for a teacher who:

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• Holds UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
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• Has successful experience teaching within KS2
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• Has a strong track record of raising attainment in English
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• Demonstrates excellent subject knowledge in reading and writing
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• Has previous subject leadership experience or is ready to step into a leadership role
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• Can inspire both pupils and colleagues
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• Has strong organisational and communication skills
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• Is committed to continuous school improvement
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Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers looking to develop or continue their middle leadership journey.

Why This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to combine classroom teaching with meaningful leadership responsibility within a supportive and well-established school. The size of the school allows leaders to make a visible impact while benefiting from close collaboration with colleagues and senior leaders.

It would suit an ambitious teacher seeking a leadership opportunity in a school where their contribution will be valued and supported.

Application Details

This is a full-time, long-term position starting in September 2026.

To express your interest or find out more, please contact:

Marc Murphy