Year 6 Teacher - Wandsworth

Immediate start | Full-time preferred | Part-time considered

Tradewind Recruitment is working with a primary school in Wandsworth to find a qualified and experienced Year 6 Teacher for an immediate start.

This is an opportunity to join an established primary school and support pupils during an important stage of their education. The school is looking for someone with experience teaching Year 6 in a diverse inner-London setting, who can deliver engaging lessons, maintain high expectations and support pupils in the lead-up to their SATs.

The role will involve a combination of whole-class teaching and focused small-group work, depending on the needs of the school and its pupils.

The initial contract runs until the end of the Autumn Term, Friday 18 December 2026, with the potential for the successful candidate to continue until the Year 6 SATs in May 2027.

The role

Year 6 teaching position in Wandsworth

Immediate start

Initial contract until Friday 18 December 2026, with the possibility of an extension to May 2027

Full-time preferred, although four days per week will be considered

A combination of whole-class teaching and targeted small-group sessions

Planning, preparing and delivering lessons in line with the national curriculum

Assessing pupil progress and adapting teaching to meet different learning needs

Maintaining a positive classroom environment and managing behaviour effectively

Pay - 2026/27 Inner London Teacher Pay Scale

Pay will be based on a daily rate equivalent to the Inner London Main Pay Range (M1-M6), dependent on experience and the relevant pay point.

M1: £41,729 per annum

M6: £54,131 per annum

The equivalent daily rate will be calculated based on the relevant salary point.

We're looking for someone who:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Has previous Year 6 teaching experience

Has experience working in a diverse inner-London primary school

Has a good understanding of the Key Stage 2 national curriculum and Year 6 SATs

Can plan and deliver engaging lessons that support pupil progress and attainment

Has strong classroom and behaviour management skills

Can differentiate lessons to meet the needs of pupils with varying abilities

Builds positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents

Is reliable, adaptable and able to work effectively as part of a school team

Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?

A dedicated consultant to support you throughout your placement

Access to online CPD courses to support your professional development

Weekly pay and a straightforward online timesheet system

Opportunities to access further teaching roles across London

A £100 referral bonus when you refer a teacher or TA who goes on to work with us

Interested?

If you're a qualified Year 6 Teacher available to start immediately, get in touch to discuss the role.

Contact Nick Francis at Tradewind Recruitment

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All applicants will need to meet the relevant safeguarding and compliance requirements, including satisfactory professional references and an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service or willingness to apply for one
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed