KS2 Teacher

TBA; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent prep school in central London is seeking a full-time KS2 Class Teacher starting January 2026, to cover maternity leave. The ideal candidate will be passionate and experienced in teaching Year 5, engaging with students in a supportive environment. This role involves delivering the entire curriculum, while specialists handle PE, Games, Music, and MFL instruction. Interested applicants can send their CV to Miranda for more details.

Qualifications

• Experience of teaching a KS2 class is essential.
• Ability to support and engage with students in a caring manner.

Responsibilities

• Teach a Year 5 class covering the entire curriculum.
• Work collaboratively with specialist teachers for PE, Games, Music, and MFL.

Skills

Passion for primary education

Dynamic teaching style

Strong classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Role: KS2 Class Teacher

Start Date: January 2026

Location: Central London

Contract Term: Maternity Cover (up to one year contract)

Salary: Inner London Pay Scale

A leading independent prep school in central London is seeking a KS2 class teacher from January 2026. This is a full time position to cover maternity leave.

This School's ethos is built on human values and expects all members of the school community to follow it both inside and outside of school. The School is proud to develop happy, confident pupils who are interesting and interested in the world around them. A stimulating curriculum is provided, encouraging every student to try new and different things, all underpinned by a supportive and caring pastoral system.

This role will entail teaching a Year 5 class - the pupils are kind natured, keen to learn and very able. You will be teaching the whole curriculum, however they have specialist teachers for PE, Games and Music and MFL. The Head wants to offer this fantastic role to someone who is passionate, dynamic, kind, supportive and an excellent classroom practitioner. The successful candidate will have experience of teaching a KS2 class and want to involve themselves in the wider life of the School.

If you have a passion for primary education and would like to teach a KS2 class at an outstanding independent prep school in central London, please send your CV to Miranda or contact her for more information.

Knight Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Applicants for the post must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including reference checks with previous employers and an enhanced DBS check.