KS2 Teacher

KS2 Teacher
Location: Merton, London
Salary: £37,870 - £56,154 per year, M1 – UPS3 Inner London
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Start Date: 1 September 2026
Salary will reflect experience and qualifications in line with the Outer London Teachers' Pay Scale.

Teach Now is looking for a motivated and capable KS2 Teacher to join a successful primary school in Merton from September 2026. This full-time, permanent role is ideal for a teacher who can bring energy, structure and ambition to the classroom while supporting pupils to become confident, independent learners.
The school offers a supportive and purposeful working environment where staff are encouraged to share ideas, develop professionally and contribute to a positive school culture. Pupils are enthusiastic, leaders are approachable and the school places a strong focus on inclusion, progress and high-quality teaching.

The Role
As a KS2 Teacher, you will lead a Key Stage 2 class and deliver engaging lessons across the curriculum. You will use strong subject knowledge, effective assessment and creative planning to support pupils’ academic development and prepare them for the next stage of their education.

Key Responsibilities
• Plan and deliver engaging KS2 lessons across core and foundation subjects.
• Support pupil progress in reading, writing, maths and wider curriculum areas.
• Use assessment information to plan targeted support and challenge.
• Establish clear routines and a positive classroom culture.
• Work closely with teaching assistants, phase leaders and senior leaders.
• Promote confidence, resilience and independent learning.
• Build constructive relationships with parents and carers.

Requirements
• Qualified Teacher Status, QTS.
• Experience teaching in KS2 or strong recent primary teaching experience.
• Secure knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and assessment expectations.
• Strong classroom management and high expectations for all pupils.
• Ability to plan inclusive, engaging and well-sequenced lessons.
• Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and pupil progress.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.

Benefits
• Permanent, full-time position from September 2026.
• Inner London salary of £40,317 – £62,496, M1 – UPS3.
• Supportive school leadership and experienced phase team.
• Positive Merton primary school with a welcoming staff culture.
• Professional development opportunities and scope for career progression.
• Opportunity to make a lasting impact in a well-supported classroom.
This is a great opportunity for a KS2 Teacher who wants to join a school where pupils are keen to learn, staff are valued and strong teaching practice is supported.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact Teach-Now directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.