Primary Teacher in City of London

Position: Key Stage 2 Pupil Referral Unit Teacher

Contract Type: Full-time Temporary Work

Start Date: 30/10/2026

Location: Camden, London, UK

Salary: 41,729 (M1) to 64,684 (UPS3) per annum, Inner London pay scale

Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range. The maximum salary of 64,684 is applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience equivalent to U3.

Hours of work: 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday (term time only)

Email: (url removed)

Contact Name: Danna Crous

About the Role

Are you a Key Stage 2 Pupil Referral Unit Teacher who enjoys helping pupils see what they can achieve? In this specialist setting in Camden, you will teach pupils aged seven to eleven across the primary curriculum. Your lessons will help them build knowledge, confidence and positive connections with learning.

You will plan English, maths and wider curriculum lessons that respond to different starting points and needs. Clear routines, consistent boundaries and positive behaviour support will help you create a calm, structured classroom. As a Key Stage 2 Pupil Referral Unit Teacher, you can bring creativity to teaching while giving pupils the stability they need.

You will work alongside Teaching Assistants, special educational needs colleagues and pastoral staff to support academic, social and emotional development. Together, you will track progress, adapt teaching and use de-escalation strategies when extra support is needed. This is a role for a teacher who can be both firm and approachable.

If you value strong relationships and the progress they make possible, this role offers purposeful work each day. Bring your curriculum knowledge, patience and consistency, and apply to make a lasting difference.

Requirements

To be eligible for this role and the stated rate of pay, applicants must have:

• Qualified Teacher Status or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching Key Stage 2 pupils across the primary curriculum.
• Sound knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum, including English and maths.
• Experience managing behaviour and maintaining clear classroom expectations.
• Ability to adapt teaching for a range of academic and additional needs.
• Willingness to undergo enhanced DBS and relevant safeguarding checks.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and teach engaging English, maths and wider curriculum lessons.
• Adapt activities and resources to meet pupils at different starting points.
• Establish predictable routines, clear boundaries and a supportive learning environment.
• Use positive behaviour support and de-escalation strategies when needed.
• Monitor progress and adjust planning to support pupils next steps.
• Work with Teaching Assistants and pastoral colleagues to coordinate support.

The Ideal Candidate Will

• Be calm and consistent when responding to challenging behaviour.
• Build trusting relationships while maintaining clear expectations for learning.
• Show resilience and flexibility when plans need to change.
• Bring confident communication to work with pupils and colleagues.
• Have an interest in supporting social and emotional development.
• Value the small steps of progress a Key Stage 2 Pupil Referral Unit Teacher can help pupils make.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.

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