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KS2 Teacher and English Lead

Job details
Posting date: 03 April 2026
Salary: £190.00 per day
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 03 May 2026
Location: RM1 3BB
Remote working: On-site only
Company: JobsinED Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: KS2TEACHERANDEN-260402-3023

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Summary

KS2 Teacher and English Lead – Transform Literacy Leadership in Havering

Seize this rare opportunity to become the KS2 Teacher and English Lead in a vibrant, values-driven Havering primary where literacy takes centre stage. If you’re a passionate educator seeking real impact, ready to inspire a love for English across KS2, and determined to lead whole-school initiative, this is your platform to shape futures and accelerate your leadership journey. Ambitious, high-achieving teachers are urged to step forward for this unique English lead post with scope for innovation and rapid career progression.

Step into a richly resourced school with modern facilities, forward-thinking leadership, and a warm, high-expectation culture. As KS2 Teacher and English Lead, you'll sharpen your subject leadership credentials while working alongside some of London’s most dynamic and collaborative practitioners. You’ll drive English achievement, push boundaries in curriculum delivery and assessment, and earn extensive bespoke training—setting foundation for future senior leadership roles. Expect to thrive in a supportive, Outstanding-graded environment where excellence is more than a mantra—it's the lived reality.

Key Highlights:
• KS2 Teacher and English Lead — champion literacy across key stage two
• Up to £190 Per Day DOE — attractively banded for high-calibre professionals
• Located in Havering, a welcoming borough with easy London access
• Graded Good to Outstanding by Ofsted — aspirational, nurturing ethos
• Unmatched CPD, hosted by external English experts and SLT mentors
• Exceptional fit for UK QTS holders eager for subject/phase leadership
• ECTs with a proven track record of excellence warmly considered
• Creative outdoor spaces, digitally-enabled classrooms, rich English resources

What You'll Be Doing:
• Teach an ambitious, broad KS2 English curriculum in an engaging style
• Take a lead role in planning and developing whole-school literacy strategies
• Coach and model best practice for colleagues across key stage teams
• Analyse data and drive targeted interventions to maximise pupil progress
• Orchestrate inspiring reading and writing events and promote library initiatives
• Liaise with SLT on curriculum innovation and Ofsted readiness
• Champion inclusive practices and raise outcomes for diverse cohorts

Ideal "KS2 Teacher and English Lead" for this Havering School:
• UK-trained, holding QTS with a flair for primary English instruction
• Graded Good or Outstanding in recent teaching assessments/references
• Proven success raising attainment in KS2 classrooms
• Big-picture thinker who spots curriculum gaps and offers creative solutions
• Effective communicator and inspiring role model for both colleagues and pupils
• ECTs with evidence of exceptional placement impact or experienced KS2 teachers
• Commitment to the values of equity, ambition, and collaborative learning

Why Join This Havering School?:
• Culture of celebration, partnership, and innovation
• Specialist mentoring for English Leads and phase leaders
• Opportunity to lead and build recognised, school-wide initiatives
• Enthusiastic learners, engaged families, and strong community links
• State-of-the-art resources and tailored leadership CPD
• Clear path to Assistant Headship or further senior posts for high impact
• Inclusive, supportive staff culture where talent is quickly recognised

Embark on your next leadership journey as KS2 Teacher and English Lead at this thriving Havering primary, where your passion for English will ripple through every classroom. Interviews are ongoing—apply swiftly to ignite your impact and secure this superb career-defining opportunity.

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