Key Stage 2 Teacher

Academics; City Of London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in Kingston is seeking an experienced Key Stage 2 teacher to start in January 2026. The successful candidate will take over a well-organized Year 5 class in an outstanding primary school. This role offers the chance for career growth, with potential for permanent placement and responsibility-taking. Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential, and candidates should enjoy working in a collaborative team environment. Interviewing will begin before half term, so interested applicants should apply promptly.

Benefits

Opportunity for career growth

Supportive professional team

Access to extensive play and sports facilities

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience teaching Key Stage 2 is preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a professional team.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 5 class in a purpose-built primary school.
• Support students in achieving their best outcomes.
• Collaborate with colleagues to share best practices.

Skills

Experienced in teaching Key Stage 2

Ability to manage a classroom of 29 pupils

Strong communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Are you passionate about teaching Key Stage 2 and looking for a new role to start January 2026?
Would you get the best out of a small class of 29 Year 5 pupils?

Would you like to work in outstanding Primary school in the borough of Kingston?

• January 2026 Start
• Fixed 2 Term Contract with opportunity to become permanent for the next academics year
• Borough of Kingston
• 2 Form Entry School
• M2 to M4 Outer London Teaching Scale
• Outstanding OFTSED Rated School
• Key Stage 2 Teacher
• Faith School

Here at Academics, we are currently working with this fantastic Primary school in the borough of Kingston to recruit an experienced Key Stage 2 teacher to join their team from January 2026.

The role is coming available due to the current class teacher moving up into a more senior role and you will be taking over a well organised and bubbly Year 5 class who are on track to excel this year.

The school is purpose built and offers a brilliant learning environment for all their children to work and play together both inside the school and in their extensive play grounds and sports area.

This role would suit a friendly, hardworking Key Stage 5 Teacher who enjoys working alongside a professional team who thoroughly enjoy school life and work together to share best practice and deliver outstanding outcomes for their children.

This role would be perfect for a Key Stage 2 teacher who would like the opportunity to work in a school before committing to a permanent role. The school has an excellent reputation for supporting career growth for future school leaders and there will be options to take on more responsibility.

The Headteacher is ready to interview before half term, so please get in touch for further details about the role with a copy of your CV, it is essential that you have qualified teacher status QTS to be considered for this role.