Job Description
Are you an ambitious and passionate Year 3 or KS2 Primary Teacher ready for a fresh opportunity from April 2026?
Would you like to join a supportive, forward-thinking primary school where your ideas are valued, your workload is respected and your career progression genuinely matters?
If you are a qualified Primary Teacher with QTS who is committed to delivering high-quality teaching and inspiring young learners, this could be the opportunity you have been waiting for.
Role details:
Start Date: April 2026
Contract: Temp to Perm
Location: Borough of Kingston upon Thames
Salary: M2 - M5 (Outer London, paid to scale)
School Type: Supportive, well-resourced primary school
Academics are proud to be working in partnership with a highly regarded and welcoming primary school in Kingston upon Thames to appoint an outstanding Year 3 Class Teacher. This is an exciting opportunity to join a collaborative KS2 team within a school that combines high academic expectations with a strong focus on pupil wellbeing.
This school has built a reputation for its inclusive ethos, excellent behaviour standards and strong leadership. Senior leaders are visible, approachable and committed to ensuring staff feel supported, valued and empowered in their roles. Teachers are trusted professionals, given autonomy in their classrooms and encouraged to contribute ideas to curriculum development and whole-school improvement.
You will be joining a Year 3 cohort where teamwork and shared planning are central to success. Structured PPA time, collaborative planning meetings and high-quality CPD ensure teachers are well-prepared and continuously developing. Workload is carefully considered, and systems are streamlined to allow teachers to focus on what truly matters - delivering excellent teaching and improving outcomes for pupils.
The successful candidate will:
- Plan and deliver engaging, creative and well-structured lessons in line with the KS2 National Curriculum
- Differentiate effectively to meet the needs of all learners
- Use assessment confidently to drive progress and raise attainment
- Foster a positive, inclusive and purposeful classroom environment
- Build strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
- Maintain high expectations for both behaviour and academic achievement
The school welcomes applications from both confident ECTs and experienced KS2 practitioners. For experienced teachers, there may be opportunities to take on additional responsibilities such as subject leadership or mentoring, depending on experience and career goals.
This is more than just a teaching role - it is an opportunity to join a school community that invests in its staff, celebrates success and is committed to long-term professional growth.
If you are ready to take the next step in your teaching career within a supportive and ambitious primary school, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today to secure your interview - interviews will be held w/c 02/03.
