KS2 Class Teacher - English Lead

KS2 Teacher & English Lead

Chiswick, Hounslow
Full-Time | September 2026 Start | Long-Term
Outer London Pay Scale: £38,766 - £60,092 + TLR Available for English Leadership

A highly regarded 1-form entry primary school in Chiswick is seeking an ambitious and talented KS2 Teacher and English Lead to join their team from September 2026 on a full-time, long-term basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong classroom practitioner who is passionate about literacy and looking to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will combine outstanding KS2 teaching with leadership of English across the school, working closely with senior leaders to continue driving high standards in reading, writing, and oracy.

Located close to the District Line and several bus routes, the school is easily accessible from across West and South West London.

About the School

This successful 1-form entry primary school is known for its strong community feel, high expectations, and commitment to providing a rich and engaging curriculum. Staff benefit from a collaborative working environment where ideas are shared, professional development is encouraged, and pupil wellbeing sits alongside strong academic achievement.

The school offers:

A supportive and approachable leadership team
Engaged pupils who enjoy learning and achieve well
Strong parental partnerships
A collaborative staff culture with excellent levels of support
Well-resourced classrooms and learning spaces
Opportunities to contribute to whole-school improvement
Excellent transport links via the District Line and local bus routes
A school community that values creativity, inclusion, and academic excellenceThe Role

The successful candidate will:

Take responsibility for a KS2 class from September 2026
Deliver engaging and challenging lessons that enable all pupils to make strong progress
Maintain high expectations for behaviour, presentation, and achievement
Lead English across the school
Support the development of reading, writing, phonics, and oracy provision
Monitor standards and support curriculum development in English
Work with colleagues to share best practice and improve outcomes
Analyse pupil achievement data and help identify priorities for improvement
Contribute to staff development and school improvement initiativesThe specific KS2 year group will be discussed during the recruitment process.

The Ideal Candidate

The school is looking for a teacher who:

Holds UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Has successful experience teaching within KS2
Has a strong track record of raising attainment in English
Demonstrates excellent subject knowledge in reading and writing
Has previous subject leadership experience or is ready to step into a leadership role
Can inspire both pupils and colleagues
Has strong organisational and communication skills
Is committed to continuous school improvementApplications are welcomed from experienced teachers looking to develop or continue their middle leadership journey.

Why This Opportunity?

This role offers the chance to combine classroom teaching with meaningful leadership responsibility within a supportive and well-established school. The size of the school allows leaders to make a visible impact while benefiting from close collaboration with colleagues and senior leaders.

It would suit an ambitious teacher seeking a leadership opportunity in a school where their contribution will be valued and supported.

Application Details

This is a full-time, long-term position starting in September 2026.

To express your interest or find out more, please contact:

Marc Murphy
(phone number removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed