Year 6 Class Teacher - Wandsworth

Year 6 Class Teacher – Wandsworth - Fixed Term – January 2025

Job Title: Year 6 Class Teacher (Fixed Term Contract)

Location: Wandsworth, London

Contract: Fixed term from January 2025 until August 2025

Salary: MPS3 - MPS6 (Inner London Pay Scale)

We are seeking an inspirational and experienced Year 6 Class Teacher to join our vibrant and welcoming faith primary school in Wandsworth, rated Outstanding by Ofsted. This is a fixed-term opportunity starting in January 2025 and continuing through the end of the academic year, August 2025.

About Us:

Our school is dedicated to providing a supportive, nurturing, and inclusive environment that allows every child to flourish academically, spiritually, and personally. As a faith-based school, our values are at the heart of everything we do, ensuring that we deliver a holistic education for our pupils.

The Role:

As the Year 6 Class Teacher, you will be pivotal in preparing students for their KS2 SATs and ensuring they have a smooth transition into secondary education.

You will be responsible for:

• Delivering a dynamic and engaging curriculum, with a strong emphasis on core subjects
• Fostering a love for learning in every child.

This role requires a candidate who is:

• Confident in their subject knowledge
• Has a strong track record of teaching within Upper Key Stage 2 (Year 5 and/or Year 6) in the UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality lessons in line with the Year 6 curriculum, with a focus on KS2 SATs preparation
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, providing targeted support where necessary
• Maintain strong communication with parents, carers, and colleagues
• Uphold the values and ethos of the school in all interactions with pupils and the wider community

The Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and proven experience teaching Year 6 or Upper Key Stage 2 in a UK primary school
• Strong knowledge and experience of KS2 SATs and curriculum expectations
• Excellent classroom management skills and the ability to inspire and motivate students
• A passion for teaching and a commitment to raising pupil achievement
• A collaborative and proactive approach to working with colleagues and parents.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive, high-achieving school with a clear vision and mission
• Work within a close-knit community where every child is known and valued
• Enjoy access to excellent professional development opportunities.

Application Process:

We are looking to interview ASAP, so early applications are advised. If you are passionate about teaching and want to make a difference in a thriving and supportive environment, we would love to hear from you!

Interviews: Ongoing – early applicants may be interviewed prior to the closing date.

EARLY APPLICATIONS ADVISED

If you’re interested in this opportunity, you are an UK experienced Year 6 Primary Teacher, then we would love to hear from you ASAP!

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. You will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.  

Apply for this Year 6 Teacher opportunity by sending your CV to Clarus Education. You will be contacted by your personal consultant (if shortlisted)!  

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Year 6 Class Teacher – Wandsworth - Fixed Term – January 2025