Class Teacher at Hawley Primary School

The Methodist Church in Britain; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawley Primary School in London is seeking a fixed-term class teacher for January to August 2027 to lead Upper KS2 and drive high standards of learning.

The role focuses on planning sequences of learning, assessing pupils precisely, and maintaining a calm, well-managed classroom. The post offers opportunities for collaboration with Camden Learning, the IOE, and NCETM.

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification to teach.
• Experience in upper KS2.
• Strong written and spoken English and mathematics.

Skills

English proficiency

Mathematics proficiency

Assessment design

Classroom management

Collaboration

Display creation

Education

Qualified teacher status

Job description

This fixed-term class teacher post at Hawley Primary School runs from January to August 2027 and suits a teacher with upper KS2 experience. The work centres on planning sequences of learning, assessing pupils precisely and running a calm, well-managed classroom. The school stresses oracy from Nursery to Year 6, enrichment including specialist art, music and PE, and partnership links with Camden Learning, the IOE and NCETM. Visa sponsorship is not available, so applicants must already be eligible to work in the UK.

What’s required

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification to teach

Experience

• Teaching experience in upper KS2

Skills & knowledge

• Highest standards of written and spoken English and mathematics
• Designing sequences of learning with clarity, linking subjects and adapting based on precise assessment
• Excellent classroom organisation and positive behaviour management
• Inspiring colleagues and pupils and making learning enjoyable
• Creating high-quality displays and a purposeful, calm learning environment
• Working collaboratively and independently, building trusting relationships with the team, parents, governors and partner schools

Checks & eligibility

• Full enhanced DBS check
• Eligibility to work in the UK

Other

• Commitment to equality and narrowing inequalities
• Very high expectations of all pupils and their outcomes
• Understanding of the school's pedagogy and teaching and learning approach
• Resilient, reflective and research-informed approach to improving own teaching
• Capacity for hard work in a dynamic team
• Commitment to the school as a community beyond the classroom

What’s offered

• Supportive leadership prioritising induction and development
• Professional development links with Camden Learning, the IOE and NCETM
• Associate school role in the EEF North London Alliance Research School
• Collaborative staff team where voices are heard
• Visits to the school encouraged before applying
• Excellent public transport links, including Northern Line, Thameslink and Overground