Primary Teacher, EdEx – Education Recruitment

Guardian Jobs; Dover; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified Primary Teacher to join a supportive and nurturing school in Tower Hamlets starting September 2025. This permanent role emphasizes a collaborative staff environment, prioritizing pupil wellbeing with flexible support from leadership. The ideal candidate will be comfortable teaching across key stages 1 and 2, ensuring a match between strengths and year group assignments. With a focus on professional development and a strong communication culture, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path for dedicated educators.

Benefits

Flexible PPA time

Support from SLT

Well-equipped classrooms

Speech and Language Therapist support

School Counsellor availability

Qualifications

• Qualified Primary Teacher with experience in KS1 and KS2.
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with staff.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support students across KS1 and KS2.
• Foster a positive and nurturing classroom environment.

Skills

Teaching across KS1 and KS2

Strong communication skills

Collaboration with staff

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Primary Teacher | Supportive, Friendly & Nurturing School | Tower Hamlets | September 2025

Are you a qualified Primary Teacher seeking a supportive and nurturing environment? James at EdEx may have the perfect vacancy for you starting September 2025!

We have partnered with this Tower Hamlets-based Primary School for the past 12 months, visiting twice and meeting the Headteacher (who is fabulous), SLT, support staff, and pupils.

The Headteacher has been part of the school's founding family over 8 years ago and has led the school to great success. The school is child-led, prioritizes pupils' wellbeing, and fosters a positive, collaborative staff environment.

Key highlights of the school include:

• A friendly and down-to-earth staff team working together for pupils’ success
• A focus on wellbeing, with events and support systems in place
• Flexible support from SLT to prevent burnout
• Strong communication channels for staff support
• Marking parties where staff support each other in assessment
• Flexible PPA time with a dedicated full-time PPA teacher
• Additional support such as Speech and Language Therapist (4 days/week) and School Counsellor (full-time for staff)
• Well-equipped classrooms, outdoor spaces, nurture and sensory rooms

The Headteacher is looking for a Primary Teacher comfortable teaching across KS1 and KS2, with a focus on matching your strengths to the right year group through in-action observations and discussions.

This role is a permanent position starting September 2025, with interviews and observations available from now until the May resignation deadline. We encourage you to apply and discuss this opportunity or others suited to your skills with James.

If you're interested in this Primary Teacher vacancy in Tower Hamlets, please apply today with your latest CV. James will contact shortlisted candidates within 12 hours for a confidential initial chat.