Primary Teacher in City of London

KS1 Class Teacher - Southwark, South London

Tradewind Recruitment | January 2027 Start | Full-Time | Long-Term Opportunity

Tradewind Recruitment is currently seeking a passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated Key Stage 1 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school based in the borough of Southwark, South London.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious teacher looking for a full-time, long-term position for the remainder of the academic year, starting in January 2027.

The successful candidate will take on full class teacher responsibilities, including planning, preparation, marking, assessment and delivering engaging, high-quality lessons that inspire and support pupils throughout their learning journey.

What's on offer?

• Full-time, long-term teaching position until the end of the academic year.
• Inner London pay scale, paid to scale from day one.
• Full class teacher responsibilities and ownership of your classroom.
• Potential opportunity to secure a permanent contract in the future.
• January 2027 start through Tradewind Recruitment.
• Excellent transport links, with nearby train, London Overground and bus services.

The ideal candidate will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Have experience teaching within Key Stage 1.
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of the KS1 curriculum.
• Be confident in planning and delivering engaging, differentiated lessons.
• Have high expectations for pupil achievement, behaviour and progress.
• Be enthusiastic, approachable and committed to creating a positive learning environment.

Why work with Tradewind Recruitment?

Tradewind Recruitment is committed to supporting teachers throughout their careers. We offer competitive rates of pay, dedicated consultant support and access to a wide range of teaching opportunities across London.