KS2 Teacher

Academics Ltd; Hadleigh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Academics is recruiting a KS2 Teacher for a 2-form entry school in Castle Point, near Benfleet, Essex. The role starts January 2027 as maternity cover, with a long-term contract and a daily rate of £140-£260 depending on qualifications and experience.

The ideal candidate will hold QTS, have recent KS2 experience, and be able to plan engaging lessons, assess progress and build strong relationships with students, parents, and the wider community.

Qualifications

• Must have QTS
• Able to plan and present engaging KS2 lessons
• Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum
• Recent KS2 teaching experience
• Specialise in Key Stage 2 or have KS2 teaching experience
• Build strong, positive relationships with children and maintain professional conduct
• Knowledge of age-appropriate assessments and adapting learning
• Experience liaising with parents, carers and the wider community
• Follow school behaviour policies and maintain effective classroom management

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging KS2 lessons and assess student progress
• Plan and adapt lessons to meet varying learning needs
• Maintain high standards of behaviour in line with school policies

Skills

Plan engaging lessons

Curriculum knowledge

KS2 teaching

Behaviour management

Parent liaison

Education

QTS

Job description

KS2 Teacher - Benfleet, Essex - Castle Point

Education and training

Are you a passionate teacher looking for a new role for January 2027?

Do you want to join a friendly, warm and welcoming school in Castle Point?

Have you got KS2 teaching experience and a strong work ethic, ready to hit the ground running?

• Benfleet - Castle Point
• KS2 Teacher
• January 2027 start
• Experienced Teachers & ECTs welcome to apply
• Maternity cover
• Long term contract
• £140-£260 PER DAY
• 2 Form entry school
• Good Ofsted

Academics is a leading national education recruitment agency, specialising in the provision of permanent, long term and daily supply teachers and education support staff for vacancies in Primary Schools, Secondary Schools and SEND Schools.

Academics have excellent working relationships with fantastic schools across Essex.

Academics are working with a wonderful 2 form entry school in Castle Point This school holds a strong belief in developing the whole child. The school provides a wide variety of opportunities for children to develop their personal, social, physical and creative skills.

The school has recently gained a stunning, brand new building at the rear of the traditional older building. This provides specialist teaching spaces for all to use. The school boasts 3 halls, a studio, rooms for Art, Music and Computing, fiction and non-fiction libraries, sports court and field.

The Ideal KS2 Teacher should:

• Have QTS
• Able to plan and present engaging lessons
• Strong knowledge of the curriculum
• Recent teaching experience in KS2
• Specialise in Key Stage Two, or have experience teaching Key Stage 2
• Be able to build strong, positive, and professional relationships with all children
• Sound knowledge of age-appropriate assessments
• Be able to effectively adapt learning to meet the needs of all students
• Have experience liaising with parents, carers, and the wider community to benefit the child
• Adhere to and practice exceptional behaviour management in line with school policies

Salary will be determined by the successful candidate's qualifications and relevant experience, and will be in accordance with the client's pay policy