Job description

KS2 Teacher – Full-time, long-term temporary and ongoing starting January 2026

This is an excellent opportunity for a KS2 Teacher to join a school that provides a supportive and inclusive learning environment. The school promotes high standards of teaching and learning, with a strong focus on pupil progress and well-being. Staff work collaboratively to create engaging lessons and foster a positive learning culture where every child can thrive.

Duties as KS2 Teacher:

Plan and deliver engaging lessons for KS2 pupils in line with the national curriculum
Assess and monitor pupil progress, providing constructive feedback to support learning
Create a positive classroom environment that promotes curiosity and confidence
Differentiate lessons to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND
Maintain high standards of behaviour and implement effective classroom management strategies
Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and school events as required

Ideal KS2 Teacher:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and effective teaching strategies
Previous experience teaching in a primary setting
Excellent organisational and communication skills
Ability to build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues
Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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