Job Description

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

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