Key Stage 2 Teacher

Barking & Dagenham, United Kingdom | Posted on 01/08/2026

Contract Type: Full-time, long-term temporary

Start Date: 8 September 2026

Location: Barking and Dagenham, London, UK

Salary will be based on experience and the appropriate point on the Outer London Main Pay Range.

Teach Now is supporting a forward-thinking primary school in Barking and Dagenham with the appointment of a committed Key Stage 2 Teacher .

The school wants a teacher who can combine clear explanations, strong subject knowledge and high expectations with a supportive approach. You will teach a Key Stage 2 class, plan with year-group colleagues and use assessment carefully to help every pupil make progress.

This is a full-time position beginning in September and would suit either an experienced teacher or a confident ECT with strong upper- or lower-KS2 experience.

• Planning and teaching the full KS2 curriculum
• Setting ambitious and achievable learning goals
• Monitoring progress and addressing gaps in understanding
• Preparing pupils for the next stage of their education
• Creating a calm and purposeful classroom
• Adapting teaching for pupils with SEN and EAL
• Working effectively with teaching assistants
• Building constructive relationships with families

• Qualified Teacher Status
• Recent experience teaching in Key Stage 2
• Secure knowledge of the primary curriculum
• Strong literacy and mathematics teaching
• Effective assessment and behaviour-management practice
• Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education

• Collaborative planning with experienced colleagues
• A supportive senior-leadership team
• Well-resourced classrooms
• Pupils who respond positively to clear expectations
• Opportunities to contribute to wider school life

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.