At a Glance
- Tasks: Plan and deliver engaging lessons while supporting children's individual development.
- Company: Welcoming community Primary School in Croydon with a supportive culture.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, weekly payments, and access to 2,500+ CPD courses.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a nurturing environment with opportunities for permanent roles.
- Qualifications: Strong KS2 teaching experience and ability to create engaging learning experiences.
Location: Croydon, South London
Role: KS2 Teacher
Contract: Full-time
Start date: January 2027
Duration: Temp to Perm contract available - with the opportunity to be permanent after 12 weeks!
Tradewind Recruitment are proud to be supporting the recruitment of a KS2 Class Teacher for a two-form-entry community Primary School based in the Croydon area. This is a fantastic opportunity for a KS2 specific Teacher seeking a long-term contract, or their next permanent role. We can offer a 12 week temp to perm, meaning you can assess the contract before committing permanently - if you are happy, you can join the school as a permanent member of staff in as little as 3 months!
The Role
You will take on full class teacher responsibilities within an EYFS setting, including planning and delivering engaging, play-based lessons, assessing children's progress and supporting their individual development.
The school is looking for someone who:
- Has strong Key Stage 2 teaching experience, ideally within Reception.
- Has a secure understanding of the SATS expectations and KS2 curriculum.
- Can confidently take full class responsibility, including planning, assessment and classroom management.
- Creates a fun, engaging and nurturing learning environment that supports children's development.
- Can adapt learning to meet individual needs and abilities.
- Is reliable, enthusiastic and works well as part of a team.
- Builds positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
Why This Role?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a welcoming school where you can make a real impact. By joining this school, you will be contracted from January to July 2027, with the opportunity to be offered a permanent role sooner than this. You will be supported by a long-standing Headteacher and SLT, alongside other class teachers in your year group who have built a positive culture of supporting one another in the school.
Pay
This position is offered to Teachers within the Main Pay Scale (MPS1 - MPS6), equivalent to £200.99 - £267.89 per day via PAYE on a weekly basis. ECTs will be offered MPS1 with pay scale offers based on experience.
Why Work with Tradewind Recruitment?
Tradewind Recruitment is one of the UK's leading education recruitment agencies, partnering with a wide network of schools across London. You will benefit from:
- Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE - No Umbrella Companies deducting from your earnings!
- The exposure and opportunity to work across various primary schools in the area.
- Access to 2,500+ CPD-accredited courses via our partnership with The National College.
- Online diary to manage your availability.
- Ongoing guidance and support from a dedicated consultant with 7+ years experience.
- Direct communication - option to liaise with your consultant via SMS/Whats App (optional).
- Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions from initial contract work.
To apply, please contact Lauren at Tradewind Recruitment.
KS2 Teacher in Croydon employer: Tradewind Recruitment
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