KS2 Teacher

Are you a passionate and confident Primary Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Key Stage 2? We are currently recruiting a dedicated Year 5 Teacher for a full-time, long-term position at a welcoming primary school in Brent, starting as soon as possible and continuing until July 2027.

About the role

Location: Brent, North West London
Contract: Full-time, long-term
Duration: ASAP start until July 2027
Year Group: Year 5

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher looking for a rewarding long-term role or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) ready to take the next step in their teaching career.

The school is looking for someone who can deliver engaging, high-quality lessons, motivate pupils and create a structured classroom environment where children can thrive. Strong behaviour management skills are essential for this position, as the successful candidate will need to establish clear expectations, maintain consistency and confidently manage classroom dynamics.

ECTs are welcome to apply, provided they can demonstrate particularly strong behaviour management and the confidence to lead a Year 5 classroom effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the Key Stage 2 curriculum, with a focus on Year 5.

• Establish clear classroom expectations and maintain consistently high standards of behaviour.

• Use effective behaviour management strategies to promote a calm, purposeful learning environment.

• Assess pupils' progress and adapt teaching to meet different learning needs.

• Support pupils in developing independence, confidence and readiness for Year 6.

• Differentiate lessons to ensure all pupils are appropriately challenged and supported.

• Work collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants and school leadership.

• Monitor pupils' academic progress and contribute to their overall development.

What's on Offer?

• Full-time, long-term teaching opportunity.

• ASAP start, continuing until July 2027.

• A Year 5 teaching position within a primary school in Sudbury.

• ECTs encouraged to apply if they have strong behaviour management skills.

• The opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to pupils' academic progress and development.

About the school

The school is a community-focused primary setting in Brent, committed to providing a positive and inclusive learning environment for its pupils. With an emphasis on academic progress, personal development and positive relationships, the school aims to ensure that children are supported to achieve their full potential.

The successful candidate will join a school where consistency, effective classroom management and a commitment to high standards are important to supporting pupils' learning and development.

Requirements

To be considered for the role of KS2 Teacher you will:

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or is an eligible ECT.
• Has experience teaching in a primary school, ideally within KS2.
• Demonstrates excellent behaviour management and confident classroom leadership.
• Can establish clear boundaries while maintaining positive relationships with pupils.
• Is resilient, proactive and consistent in their approach to teaching.
• Has strong planning, organisational and communication skills.
• Can commit to a full-time role until July 2027.

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Years of previous experience
• QTS

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Artemis Kazi on 0207 065 7508 or email [email protected].