New Job: Upper KS2 Teacher in Basildon, Essex

Job Description

KS2 Teacher | Basildon | January 2026

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Upper KS2 teacher to join our welcoming primary school in Basildon. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Upper KS2 teacher to teach in either Year 5 or Year 6 within a supportive and forward-thinking trust.

As an Upper KS2 teacher, you will play a key role in delivering engaging and inspiring lessons that enable pupils to achieve their full potential. The ideal Upper KS2 teacher will be committed to high standards, creative teaching, and fostering a love of learning in every child.

Our school is proud to be a highly inclusive environment where every child and staff member is valued. Around a third of our pupils are eligible for pupil premium, and as an Upper KS2 teacher, you will play an important role in supporting children from disadvantaged backgrounds, instilling from a young age that they have the capability to achieve and succeed.

We are looking for an Upper KS2 teacher who shares our commitment to inclusion, wellbeing, and academic excellence.

As an Upper KS2 teacher, you will benefit from strong leadership, collaborative colleagues, and excellent professional development opportunities across the trust.

We offer a range of benefits designed to support our staff, including:

• Additional INSET days throughout the year


• Competitive Inner London pay scale


• Access to staff discount schemes


• A strong focus on staff wellbeing and work-life balance


• Ongoing professional development within a supportive trust

Every Upper KS2 teacher at our school is supported to thrive, with wellbeing placed at the heart of everything we do. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Upper KS2 teacher to join a thriving school community and make a real difference.

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KS2 Teacher | Basildon | January 2026 | INDESX