KS2 Teacher (Year 6) – Maternity Cover, Prep for Secondary

Teaching Vacancies; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a qualified KS2 teacher for maternity cover at Wessex Gardens Primary and Nursery School. The post starts 1 January 2027 and emphasises Year 6 readiness for secondary education within the National Curriculum and SATs framework.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging, well-paced lessons using modelling strategies, support reading, writing and maths progress, and work closely with staff, families and support teams while upholding safeguarding and inclusion

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience of teaching in Key Stage 2, ideally Year 6.
• Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and end-of-Key-Stage-2 assessment requirements, including SATs.
• Ability to deliver engaging, well-paced lessons using the I do, we do, you do approach.
• Strong understanding of developing pupils' reading fluency, comprehension, writing and maths.
• Experience adapting teaching for SEND and those who speak English as an additional language.
• Effective assessment using evidence of learning to identify gaps and plan next steps.
• Positive behaviour management that builds relationships and a calm classroom.
• High expectations for achievement, independence and wellbeing.
• Prepare pupils for transition to secondary school.
• Strong communication and teamwork with colleagues, staff and families.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and the school's welcoming ethos.
• Reflective approach to teaching and willingness to contribute to school improvement.

Skills

QTS

KS2 teaching

SATs knowledge

Assessment skills

Behaviour management

Communication

Safeguarding

Reflective practice

Job description

Teaching Vacancies is seeking a qualified KS2 teacher for maternity cover at Wessex Gardens Primary and Nursery School. The post starts 1 January 2027 and emphasises Year 6 readiness for secondary education within the National Curriculum and SATs framework.

The successful candidate will deliver engaging, well-paced lessons using modelling strategies, support reading, writing and maths progress, and work closely with staff, families and support teams while upholding safeguarding and inclusion