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KS2 Teacher & Science Lead

Job details
Posting date: 03 March 2026
Salary: £37,870.00 to £56,154.00 per year
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 02 April 2026
Location: IG11 7LU
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: KS2TEACHERSCIEN-260303-5429

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Summary

KS2 Teacher & Science Lead – Drive Innovation in a Vibrant Setting

Are you an ambitious KS2 Teacher eager to inspire young minds and passionate about shaping the future of science education? This is your opportunity to become a KS2 Teacher & Science Lead in a forward-thinking Barking and Dagenham primary school where you’ll be trusted, challenged, and celebrated for your drive to excel. We invite outstanding professionals—high-calibre, impact-driven educators—to craft an engaging, inquiry-led curriculum and be at the very heart of our thriving learning community.

Step into a role as KS2 Teacher & Science Lead where your expertise and ambition will fuel transformation. You’ll be immersed in a school rated ‘Good to Outstanding’, staffed by a collaborative, progressive faculty and equipped with state-of-the-art science resources. As our KS2 Teacher & Science Lead, you’ll receive tailored CPD from sector leaders and be empowered to develop your leadership whilst influencing the learning journey of every child in your classroom.

Key Highlights:
• KS2 Teacher & Science Lead: Shape and elevate primary science
• Outer London MPS/UPS: £37,870 • £56,154, aligned to skills & experience
• Barking and Dagenham: Connected, diverse educational hub
• Ofsted: Good to Outstanding, recognised for upward mobility
• Rapid leadership progression: SLT mentorship and cross-school projects
• Ideal for: Experienced teachers or ECTs with a spark for subject leadership
• Exceptional science suite: Interactive STEM lab, digital resources, outdoor learning spaces

What You’ll Be Doing:
• Lead science across the whole school, developing engaging KS2 curriculum
• Deliver energising, mastery-focused KS2 lessons to drive pupil progress
• Oversee the science team and coordinate innovative whole-school events
• Use assessment, intervention, and evidence-based practice to maximise attainment
• Collaborate with subject leaders to forge cross-curricular STEM opportunities

Ideal "KS2 Teacher & Science Lead" for this Barking and Dagenham School:
• UK-trained KS2 teacher with QTS (Essential)
• Good or Outstanding references; proven classroom impact
• Science specialism, or deep enthusiasm for science leadership
• High expectations, ambitious vision, and a knack for inspiring others
• Welcoming ECTs with a powerful drive for subject and leadership excellence

Why Join This Barking and Dagenham School?:
• Dynamic, forward-thinking ethos—your ideas will shape strategy
• Unmatched CPD: Funded courses, shadowing, and leadership training
• Supportive SLT and positive, behaviour-focused environment
• Open-door policy: Every voice valued, every talent nurtured
• Real routes for career progression in trust-wide initiatives

Ready to spearhead KS2 learning and champion science in one of Barking and Dagenham’s most progressive schools? This KS2 Teacher & Science Lead opening is an unrivalled chance to craft your leadership journey and deliver lasting impact—apply now before the shortlist is closed.

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