PRIMARY TEACHER – WALTHAMSTOW, EAST LONDON

A welcoming and innovative primary school in Walthamstow, East London, is seeking a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher to join its professional teaching team. This is a full-time, permanent position, suitable for both experienced teachers and newly qualified teachers (ECTs) who are eager to work in a diverse, dynamic school community.

The successful candidate will be responsible for a class in either Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2, planning, delivering, and assessing high-quality lessons that engage and inspire pupils. The school promotes creativity, critical thinking, and personal growth alongside academic achievement, creating an environment where teachers can thrive professionally while making a meaningful difference in pupils’ lives. This role is ideal for teachers who are committed to inclusive education, collaboration, and professional growth, and who want to contribute to a school culture that prioritises both pupil outcomes and staff wellbeing.

Located in the heart of Walthamstow, this primary school serves a diverse and vibrant community. The school ethos focuses on inclusion, respect, and high expectations, ensuring that every pupil is supported to achieve their full potential. The school features modern, well-equipped classrooms, intervention areas, outdoor learning spaces, and facilities for creative arts and sports. Leadership is supportive and approachable, offering mentoring, coaching, and professional development opportunities to all teaching staff. Teachers are encouraged to collaborate, innovate, and take an active role in shaping the curriculum. The school prioritises high-quality teaching and learning, using data-driven assessment to monitor progress, identify gaps, and provide targeted interventions. Behaviour policies are consistently applied, creating a calm and purposeful environment where pupils feel safe, respected, and motivated to learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning, preparing, and delivering engaging and challenging lessons across the curriculum in line with the National Curriculum.
• Creating a safe, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment that supports the academic, social, and emotional development of all pupils.
• Differentiating teaching to meet the needs of learners of varying abilities, including SEN and EAL pupils.
• Using assessment effectively to monitor pupil progress and inform lesson planning.
• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour, effort, and achievement.
• Supporting pupils’ social, emotional, and personal development alongside academic progress.
• Collaborating with Teaching Assistants, SEN staff, and senior leaders to deliver targeted interventions.
• Participating in pupil progress meetings, curriculum planning, and school-wide initiatives.
• Communicating effectively with parents and carers regarding pupil achievement, behaviour, and wellbeing.
• Keeping accurate records of pupil performance, assessment, and behaviour.
• Actively participating in staff meetings, CPD sessions, and professional development opportunities.
• Upholding safeguarding, child protection, and school policies at all times.

The Ideal Candidate

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Has experience teaching in KS1 or KS2 (ECTs welcome).
• Demonstrates excellent classroom management and consistently applies positive behaviour strategies.
• Is committed to inclusive education, supporting pupils from diverse and multicultural backgrounds.
• Can differentiate lessons effectively to meet the needs of all learners.
• Is reflective, proactive, and committed to ongoing professional development.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Works collaboratively as part of a professional team.
• Is passionate about making a lasting impact on pupils’ learning and development.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEN, EAL, or additional learning needs is highly desirable but not essential.

Training and Professional Development

The school is committed to investing in its teaching staff and offers comprehensive induction programmes for ECTs and new teachers, access to high-quality CPD aligned to school and individual priorities, mentoring and coaching from experienced colleagues and school leadership, opportunities for career progression, curriculum leadership, and subject specialism, and a supportive, collaborative school culture that prioritises staff wellbeing.

Why Apply for This Role?

• Join a supportive and inclusive Walthamstow primary school.
• Competitive Inner London pay scale.
• Long-term, permanent role providing professional stability.
• High-quality teaching resources and access to SEN support.
• CPD, mentoring, and career development opportunities.
• Work in a diverse, multicultural, and vibrant East London community.
• Make a meaningful impact on pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development.

Application Process

If you are a motivated and passionate Primary Teacher looking for a rewarding teaching opportunity in Walthamstow, East London, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join a school that values high-quality teaching, inclusion, and professional development.