Primary Teacher / Primary ECT, EdEx – Education Recruitment

Guardian Jobs; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A nurturing school in Newham is seeking a qualified Primary Teacher to join their supportive team in September 2025. The role emphasizes work-life balance and offers strong support from leadership, ensuring a positive teaching environment. Early applications are encouraged.

Benefits

Flexible support from SLT

Wellbeing events

Marking support through peer review

Flexible PPA time

Additional support staff

Qualifications

• Qualified Primary Teacher with flexibility to teach across KS1 and KS2.

Responsibilities

• Teach across KS1 and KS2, aligning strengths with appropriate year group.
• Support pupil wellbeing and development alongside academic achievement.

Job description

Primary Teacher | Supportive, Friendly & Nurturing School | Newham | September 2025

Overview

Are you a qualified Primary Teacher seeking better work-life balance? Or perhaps you feel your current Headteacher and SLT lack support?

If so, James at EdEx has an exciting vacancy for a Primary Teacher starting in September at a well-regarded school in Newham.

About the School

We have partnered with this school for the past 12 months, visiting twice and meeting with the Headteacher, SLT, staff, and pupils. The Headteacher, a founding member of the school, has led it to great success over the past 8 years. The school is child-led, prioritizing pupils' wellbeing and development alongside academic achievement.

Key Highlights

• Friendly, supportive staff and leadership committed to teamwork and pupil wellbeing
• Partnership programs fostering peer support among staff
• Wellbeing events across the school and trust
• Flexible support from SLT to prevent burnout
• Strong communication channels to support staff needs
• Marking support through peer review sessions
• Flexible PPA time managed by a dedicated PPA teacher
• Additional support staff including a Speech and Language Therapist and School Counsellor
• Well-equipped classrooms with outdoor and sensory spaces

Role Details

The Headteacher seeks a flexible Primary Teacher capable of teaching across KS1 and KS2, with a focus on aligning your strengths with the appropriate year group after an initial assessment.

This is a permanent role starting in September 2025, with interviews and observations available until the May resignation deadline. Early applications are encouraged to discuss opportunities with James.

Application Process

If interested, please submit your CV. James will contact shortlisted candidates within 12 hours to arrange a confidential phone chat.