Year 6 Class Teacher - Acton - Immediate Start

Tradewind Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Tradewind Recruitment LTD. is seeking an experienced Year 6 Class Teacher for Acton, West London, with an immediate start. The role requires QTS and a proven track record of teaching Year 6, delivering the KS2 curriculum and preparing pupils for end-of-KS2 SATs. You will maintain exceptional behavior and work closely with Year 6 teams and senior leaders.

The school offers a supportive environment and expects leadership in the Year 6 cohort to ensure pupils reach their potential.

Qualifications

• Holds UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Proven experience teaching Year 6 in a mainstream primary setting.
• Strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum and SATs requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teach and manage a Year 6 class across KS2.
• Deliver engaging, well-planned lessons and prepare pupils for end-of-KS2 SATs.
• Maintain excellent behavior management and high expectations.
• Monitor progress, identify development needs and adapt teaching accordingly.
• Collaborate with Year 6 and SLT, build positive relationships with pupils and parents.

Skills

QTS

Year 6 experience

KS2 curriculum

Behaviour management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Year 6 Class Teacher - Acton - Immediate Start

Location: Acton, West London

Position: Year 6 Class Teacher

Contract: Full-time, long-term

Start Date: Immediate

£41,729 - £64,684.

An established primary school in Acton is seeking an experienced and confident Year 6 Class Teacher to join its team immediately. This is an important position for a teacher who can quickly take ownership of a Year 6 class, establish positive relationships with pupils and maintain high standards of teaching, learning and behaviour. The school is looking for someone who can hit the ground running and provide strong classroom leadership during a particularly important stage of the pupils' primary education.

The successful candidate will be confident delivering an engaging and well-structured curriculum, identifying gaps in learning and ensuring pupils are appropriately challenged and supported in preparation for their end-of-KS2 assessments.

The Role

• Take responsibility for the teaching and learning of a Year 6 class.
• Deliver engaging, well-planned lessons across the KS2 curriculum.
• Prepare pupils effectively for their end-of-KS2 SATs assessments.
• Maintain excellent behaviour management, classroom routines and high expectations.
• Monitor pupil progress, identify areas for development and adapt teaching accordingly.
• Establish positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with the wider Year 6 and senior leadership teams.
• Create a positive classroom environment where pupils are motivated to achieve their potential.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has proven experience teaching Year 6 in a mainstream primary setting.
• Has a strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum and SATs requirements.
• Demonstrates excellent classroom management and behaviour management skills.
• Has high expectations for pupil achievement, engagement and conduct.
• Is confident, organised, resilient and able to work independently.
• Can quickly build relationships and make a positive impact within an established team.

What the School Offers

• A supportive Senior Leadership Team.
• A collaborative and welcoming staff environment.
• An opportunity to make an immediate difference to a Year 6 cohort.
• A well-established primary school setting in Acton.

Please note: This position is suitable for experienced teachers only. Applications from ECTs cannot be considered.

All applicants will be subject to appropriate identity, right-to-work, qualification, reference and enhanced DBS checks, in line with safeguarding requirements.