Primary Teacher - Key Stage 2 (Maternity Cover - 1 year)

The Sydney Russell School; City Of London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in London is seeking a Primary Teacher for Key Stage 2 maternity cover starting February/April 2026. This role requires a dedicated individual to drive academic progress and contribute to a positive education environment. The successful candidate will engage in lesson planning, classroom management, and individual student support to achieve high educational standards. Competitive salary and professional development opportunities offered.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with Key Stage 2 curriculum.
• Ability to identify and support students' diverse needs.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Assess and monitor student progress.
• Maintain a safe and positive classroom environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Differentiated instruction

Communication

Planning and organization

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Relevant teaching degree

Job description

Overview

SYDNEY RUSSELL SCHOOL JOB DESCRIPTION - PRIMARY TEACHER (Key Stage 2) - maternity cover (1 year). POSITION: PRIMARY TEACHER (Key Stage 2) (suitable for ECT) - maternity cover (1 year). START: February/April 2026. CLOSING Date: 16th October 2025. Interviews will be held w/c 20th October 2025.

The purpose of the role is to appoint an exceptional teacher who, during a one-year maternity cover, will be responsible for the academic progress of the students they teach, continually driving and improving student achievement. The appointed candidate will work under the direction of the Vice Principal and post-holders, be committed to their own professional development, and contribute to a positive working atmosphere that promotes high standards of education and best outcomes for student achievement and staff development.

Responsibilities

The teacher will:

• Fulfil the professional responsibilities of a teacher, as set out in the School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document
• Meet the expectations set out in the Teachers' Standards

During the course of the academic year, you will take on the following responsibilities:

1. Planning
2. Teaching
3. Classroom Management
4. Agreed Whole School Procedures

Planning

• As a class teacher, you will plan your teaching with regard to the school's strategies and programmes of study.
• Achieve progression in students' learning by:
• Identifying clear learning and teaching objectives and content and specifying how these will be taught.
• Setting tasks for class, group and individual work that challenge students and maintain high levels of interest, including teaching through "challenges" where students have greater ownership.
• Planning, setting and responding to homework in line with the agreed policy for each year group.
• Setting high expectations for students' learning, motivation and presentation of work.
• Setting clear targets for students' learning, building on prior attainment and ensuring students understand what is required for any given task.
• Identifying students with Special Educational Needs and seeking advice to provide positive and targeted support.
• Planning short-, medium- and long-term lessons that provide pace, motivation and challenge.
• Using assessment of students' attainment to plan future lessons.
• Planning for students' personal, spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.

Teaching and Classroom Management

• Ensure that teaching and learning objectives are met through effective teaching, high expectations, sound learning, discipline, and a purposeful classroom atmosphere.
• Establish and maintain good discipline by following the school's behaviour management strategy.
• Establish a safe learning environment in which students feel safe, secure and confident.
• Use a variety of teaching methods that foster enthusiasm for learning and maintain motivation.
• Differentiate appropriately for all abilities, setting high expectations for all while not capping student learning.
• Give clear instructions, present information clearly, and question students effectively to ensure participation.
• Respond to students' work in line with the school's assessment strategy, so students understand how they have achieved and their next steps.
• Keep effective records of students' progress.
• Develop students' personal, spiritual, social, moral and cultural development wherever possible.
• Establish positive working relationships with all support staff in your classroom and ensure they are informed of lesson planning and expectations.

Agreed Whole School Procedures

• Ensure all children are treated equally, regardless of gender, social or cultural backgrounds.
• Safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people; follow school policies and the staff code of conduct.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and evaluation of the school's policies, practices and procedures to support the school's values and vision.
• Make a positive contribution to the wider life and ethos of the school (e.g., through being a form tutor, contributing to the enrichment curriculum).
• Participate in the school's appraisal procedures and work with others on curriculum and pupil development to secure coordinated outcomes.
• Attend meetings related to the curriculum, administration or organisation of the school, including pastoral arrangements, and participate in directed-time activities including Parents' Evenings.
• Keep parents informed of their child's progress through positive links and reporting during the year.
• Ensure student welfare duties are carried out, including break-time duties, and forward concerns to the relevant person.
• Reflect on and improve your own teaching through evaluation and continued professional development, including feedback with other staff.
• Uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school.
• Maintain proper regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school, including attendance and punctuality.

You should be familiar with the Code of Practice on the identification and assessment of Special Educational Needs and be prepared to implement and keep records on Individual Education Plans (IEPs). Seek the advice of the SENCO if you have concerns about a student's progress. This description is illustrative of the general nature and level of responsibility; it is not a comprehensive list of all tasks. The post-holder may be required to perform other duties as directed by the Principal or line manager.

Safeguarding

All staff are responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of students by complying with the school's Safeguarding and Child Protection Policy. All staff must report any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of students to the Designated Safeguarding Lead. All staff may be required to undertake other duties as requested by the Principal in support of the Aims of the School. Job Descriptions are subject to annual review.