Year 6 Teacher

Teach Plus Limited; London Borough of Waltham Forest; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Teach Plus Limited is working with a welcoming primary school in Waltham Forest to appoint an enthusiastic Year 6 Teacher from January 2027. The role will require delivering the KS2 curriculum, preparing pupils for SATs and supporting their academic, social and emotional development.

You will create a positive learning environment, differentiate lessons to meet diverse needs, assess progress, and work closely with Teaching Assistants, parents and carers to ensure pupils make strong transitions

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised UK teaching qualification.
• Previous primary teaching experience.
• Year 6 teaching experience desirable.
• Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and SATs requirements.
• Confident assessment, planning and classroom management skills.
• Ability to identify learning gaps and deliver effective interventions.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Reliable, adaptable and committed to pupil progress.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the KS2 National Curriculum.
• Prepare pupils for Year 6 SATs and end-of-key-stage assessments.
• Assess pupil progress and use this information to inform planning.
• Deliver targeted interventions where required.
• Differentiate learning to support a range of abilities.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and colleagues.
• Communicate effectively with parents and carers where appropriate.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Prepare pupils for a successful transition to secondary school.

Skills

Year 6 teaching experience

KS2 curriculum knowledge

Assessment

Planning

Classroom management

Communication

Organisational skills

Interventions delivery

Education

QTS or recognised UK teaching qualification

Job description

Year 6 Teacher

Start Date: January 2027

Location: Waltham Forest

Full-time

Salary: M1 - M6 Outer London (£39,196 - £52,241)

About the role and school

Teach Plus are working with a welcoming primary school in Waltham Forest that is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Year 6 Teacher from January 2027.

The school is seeking a confident Year 6 Teacher who can prepare pupils for the transition to secondary school while maintaining high expectations for attainment, progress and behaviour.

The successful Year 6 Teacher will be confident delivering the KS2 curriculum, preparing pupils for their SATs and identifying where additional support or intervention is needed.This role would suit an experienced Year 6 practitioner who can create a positive classroom environment and help pupils approach their final year of primary school with confidence.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the KS2 National Curriculum

• Prepare pupils for Year 6 SATs and end-of-key-stage assessments

• Assess pupil progress and use this information to inform planning

• Deliver targeted interventions where required

• Differentiate learning to support a range of abilities

• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management

• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and colleagues

• Communicate effectively with parents and carers where appropriate

• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development

• Prepare pupils for a successful transition to secondary school

Qualifications/Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised UK teaching qualification

• Previous primary teaching experience

• Year 6 teaching experience desirable

• Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and SATs requirements

• Confident assessment, planning and classroom management skills

• Ability to identify learning gaps and deliver effective interventions

• Strong communication and organisational skills

• Reliable, adaptable and committed to pupil progress