Primary Teacher / Primary ECT - Work Life Balance

TieTalent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school in Hackney is seeking a qualified Primary Teacher for a permanent role starting September 2025. The school emphasizes work-life balance, with supportive staff and resources to enhance teaching effectiveness. Ideal candidates will be flexible in their teaching assignments across KS1 and KS2, contributing to a nurturing environment for students.

Benefits

Wellbeing events

Flexible support for teachers

Marking support among staff

Flexible PPA time

Access to therapists

Qualifications

• Teach across KS1 and KS2 with flexibility based on strengths.
• Supportive environment with marking and wellbeing support.

Responsibilities

• Provide a child-led, pupil-focused education.
• Collaborate with staff for effective teaching and support.

Skills

Teaching

Communication

Education

Qualified Primary Teacher

Job description

Primary Teacher / Primary ECT - Work Life Balance

Location: Hackney

Start Date: September 2025

Are you a qualified Primary Teacher seeking a better work-life balance?

Do you feel your current Headteacher and SLT could be more supportive?

If so, James at EdEx may have the perfect Primary Teacher vacancy for you!

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

The Headteacher, part of the school's founding team over 8 years ago, has led the school to continued success. The school is child-led, pupil-focused, and academically excellent. The Headteacher is passionate, supportive, and a pleasure to work with.

Key highlights of the school include:

• Friendly and down-to-earth staff working together for pupils
• Peer support through buddy systems
• Wellbeing events for staff and students
• Flexible support for teachers to rest and reset
• Open communication to prevent burnout
• Marking support among staff
• Flexible PPA time with a dedicated PPA teacher
• Speech and Language Therapist (4 days/week), School Counsellor (full-time), and more
• Large outdoor spaces, nurture and sensory rooms, well-equipped classrooms

The Headteacher is looking for a Primary Teacher who can teach across KS1 and KS2, with the flexibility to work in the best-fit year group based on your strengths and the school's needs.

This role is a permanent position starting in September 2025, directly employed by the school. Interviews and observations can be arranged 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 Hackney, please apply today with your latest CV. James will contact shortlisted candidates within 12 hours for a confidential chat.