Menu

KS2 Teacher and English Lead

Job details
Posting date: 26 February 2026
Salary: £220.00 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 28 March 2026
Location: SW7 2AZ
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: KS2TEACHERANDEN-260226-6187

Apply for this job

Summary

KS2 Teacher and English Lead – Inspire Literacy Leadership in Kensington

Join a forward-thinking primary school in Kensington and Chelsea as KS2 Teacher and English Lead, where your vision and expertise will sculpt the landscape of English learning for ambitious young minds. This is a rare opportunity for an impact-driven KS2 Teacher and English Lead—passionate about igniting a true love of English across upper Key Stage 2—to take the reins and shape a vibrant, innovative curriculum. If you are a dynamic, accomplished educator with the drive to lead literacy excellence, this is where you’ll leave your mark.

As KS2 Teacher and English Lead, you’ll benefit from immersive, hands-on experience leading English through the school’s excellent department. You’ll work within a bustling, creative learning environment, collaborating with colleagues and inspiring pupils of all abilities. The school’s culture of investment and professional growth puts your career in the spotlight—expect specialist CPD, future senior leadership opportunities, and recognition for your ambition and expertise. This is a school where your leadership sets the standard.

Key Highlights:
• KS2 Teacher and English Lead – pivotal literacy leadership responsibility
• Up to £220 Per Day DOE – reflect and reward your expertise
• Centrally located: sophisticated Kensington and Chelsea setting
• Ofsted Good to Outstanding – innovative, ambitious, high standards
• Tailored CPD: Subject leadership, Middle Leadership Pathways, National English Network links
• Outstanding ICT suite, creative spaces, extensive library resources
• Perfect for outstanding KS2 Teacher and English Lead ready to fast-track their impact

What You'll Be Doing:
• Teach and inspire high-achieving KS2 pupils, raising standards in English
• Lead whole-school English strategy, implementation and assessment
• Mentor and coach colleagues—drive best practice in literacy across phases
• Design engaging, forward-thinking schemes of work with curriculum autonomy
• Track pupil progress, celebrate attainment, and rapidly close attainment gaps
• Organise and spearhead memorable literacy events, book weeks and parent workshops

Ideal "KS2 Teacher and English Lead" for this Kensington and Chelsea School:
• UK-trained primary teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven, recent references graded Good or Outstanding
• A confident English Specialist – subject passion is a must
• Aspirational ECTs with strong classroom impact actively encouraged
• Experienced KS2 Teacher and English Lead seeking rapid leadership progression
• Creative, proactive, and energised by curriculum innovation

Why Join This Kensington and Chelsea School?:
• Supportive, visionary SLT—your development and wellbeing come first
• Diverse, high-achieving student community eager for challenge
• Unrivalled CPD: Middle Leadership, National Networks & more
• Collaborative, inclusive culture united around excellence
• Exceptional resources, modern technology, and inspiring learning spaces
• Direct pathway to senior literacy leadership for the right KS2 Teacher and English Lead

If you are a driven KS2 Teacher and English Lead ready to lead English teaching and literacy across vibrant Kensington and Chelsea, secure your next career-defining move now. This premium school is shortlisting for interviews—take your place shaping future leaders of English.

Apply for this job