Class teacher with TLR 2 responsibility for English
Wessex Gardens Primary School, London, NW11 9RR21 days remaining to apply
Job start date
1 September 2026
Closing date
16 March 2026 at 12pm (midday)
Date listed
23 February 2026
Job details
Job role
- Teacher
- Head of department or curriculum
Visa sponsorship
- Visas cannot be sponsored
Key stage
- Key stage 1, Key stage 2
Working pattern
- Full time
Contract type
- Permanent
Pay scale
- £37,870 - £56,154
Additional allowances
TLR 2 £3,527
What skills and experience we're looking for
We are seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and skilled Teacher with outstanding subject knowledge within English to come and join our welcoming team.
We welcome applications from teachers with at least 3 years experience across KS1 and KS2 and a subject specialism or interest in English.
What the school offers its staff
We can offer you a supportive and friendly team, large attractive classroom with a dedicated outside area. We are committed to continuing Professional Development.
At Wessex Gardens Primary School, we are committed to providing the best possible learning environment to ensure that the achievement of every single child matches their potential.
Our school ethos "growing together" underpins everything we do to encourage independent life long learners.
Further information about the job
Overall purpose of the post:
You will be responsible to the headteacher to provide professional leadership in the subject which you lead.
You will be expected to promote and support the progress of all children to achieve the highest possible standards in English.
You will have an impact on educational progress beyond the assigned pupils you teach.
To teach a class of primary pupils with regard to their educational, physical, emotional and social needs
Main duties and responsibilities:
To carry out professional duties as listed below, under the reasonable direction of the Headteacher.
To carry out specific tasks as reasonably requested by the Headteacher from time to time.
Duties specific to teachers with TLR 2 (English/Mathematics Leader)
Developing teaching and learning across the English curriculum in order to raise attainment
Setting the standards and achievement in English across the school
Developing children’s skills in English across the school
Liaising with colleagues to ensure continuity and progression
Evaluate resource needs and order appropriate resources, working within and monitoring the allocated budget for the subject.
Ensure the effective and efficient management, organisation and maintenance of resources, including ICT software in the subject area.
Teaching
To deliver the school’s curriculum, including the National Curriculum, literacy and numeracy frameworks and R.E., and to work in accordance with the school’s aim, philosophy and policies.
To plan and prepare lessons having regard to the curriculum of the school.
To set and teach activities matched to the age, needs, ability and aptitude of the pupils.
To manage and organise the children effectively.
To mark work carried out by pupils in school. To set and mark work for pupils excluded from school or absent for a length of time.
To use Assessment to inform future teaching and learning.
Assessments and Reports
To assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.
To provide or contribute to oral and written assessment, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils.
To communicate and consult with the parents of pupils.
To report such assessments as necessary and participate in meetings arranged for this purpose. Pastoral Care
To promote the general progress and well-being of the pupils in the class assigned.
To be responsible for their pupil care and welfare, whilst involved in school activities.
To develop a sense of community within the class, with regard to equal opportunities and mutual support and respect.
To provide guidance and advice to pupils on educational and social matters and on their continued education, including information about sources of more expert advice on more specific questions.
To make records and reports on the personal and social needs of pupils and ensure that confidentiality is observed at all times.
To communicate and co-operate with persons or bodies outside the school and participate in meetings as required.
Discipline, Health and Safety
To maintain discipline and encourage self-discipline amongst pupils and to be responsible for the behaviour and discipline of the pupils in your care.
To have regard for their health and safety both when authorised to be on the school premises and when engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere.
Training and Development
To regularly review own teaching methods and programmes of work.
To participate in arrangements for further training and professional development as a teacher.
To participate in arrangements for performance management and that of other teachers.
To participate in induction and supervision arrangements.
Education Methods
To advise and co-operate with the Headteacher and/or other teachers on the preparation of courses of study, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements.
To prepare and develop resources to facilitate the delivery of the curriculum.
Staff Meetings
To participate in school meetings which relate to curriculum or the administration or organisation of the school, including pastoral arrangements.
Management and Administration
To take part as may be required in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school.
To participate in administrative and organisational tasks as required, including the management of persons providing support for the teacher, e.g. Teaching Assistants, parent helpers.
To attend assemblies, register the attendance of pupils and to supervise pupils before, during and after school sessions if required.
To contribute to the selection for appointment and professional development of other teachers and non-teaching staff, including the induction and assessment of new teachers.
Public Examinations
To participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations and in assessing pupils for the purpose of such exams, recording and reporting assessments.
Cover
To teach any pupils whose teacher is not available to teach them, as far as practicable, apart from:
When the teacher who is absent or otherwise not available has been so for three or more consecutive days.
When it is known to the Governing Body that the teacher would be absent or otherwise not available for two or more working days before the absence commenced.
With the exception of the following: if all reasonable means of providing a supply teacher have been exhausted without success the teacher may be required to provide cover.
Working Time
To be available for work for 195 days in any school year, specified by the Headteacher, of which 190 days shall be days on which you may be required to teach in addition to carrying out other duties.
To be available to perform such duties at such times and such places as may be specified by the Headteacher and Head of School for 1265 hours in any school year, those hours to be allocated reasonably throughout those days in the school year on which you are required to be available.
To be allowed a break of reasonable length either between school sessions or between the hours of 12pm and 2pm.
To work such additional hours as may be needed to discharge effectively your professional duties, including, in particular, marking work, writing reports, preparation of lessons, teaching material and schemes of work.
All staff will:
Promote equality of opportunity.
Follow safeguarding guidelines and child protection policy / procedures.
Keep their own performance under review, contributing to monitoring, evaluation and review and participate in performance management / appraisal.
Promote positive attitudes and behaviour.
Be committed to achieving the School Ethos values.
Promote the School in the community.
Work in partnership with all colleagues including the Governing Body.
Follow the Code of Conduct for Employees at all times.
Have regard for and act in accordance with Health and Safety policy / practice.
Celebrate success of pupils and staff.
Employees will be expected:
to comply with any reasonable request from those in a position of responsibility to undertake work of a similar level that is not specified in this job description.
to work with and alongside other staff to ensure that the School provides the best possible outcomes for all children.
to provide emergency back-up cover in the event of staff absence.
The post holder shall ensure that the duties of the post are undertaken with due regard to the School’s policies and to their personal responsibilities under the provision of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and all other relevant subordinate legislation.
The job description should not be viewed as a comprehensive description of the post and is not a contract of employment, nor any part of it. Whilst every effort has been made to explain the main duties and responsibilities of the post, each individual task undertaken may not be identified.
Commitment to safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We value and celebrate the cultural diversity of our school community, and seek to promote equality of opportunity for all applicants. Appointments are subject to 2 good references, enhanced DBS check and medical clearance. CVs are not accepted.
It is an offence to apply for a position if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children (anyone who is on the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) barred lists cannot work in these roles.)
Applying for the job
This job requires you to download an application form, you will be able to upload the application once complete.
CVs will not be accepted for this application.
Additional documents
If you need these documents in an accessible format, please contact the school.
About Wessex Gardens Primary School
- School type
- Local authority maintained school, ages 2 to 11
- Education phase
- Primary school
- School size
- 239 pupils enrolled
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Ofsted report
- View Ofsted report
- School website
- Wessex Gardens Primary School website
- Email address
- abanks@wessexgardens.barnet.sch.uk
- Phone number
- 02084559572
Wessex Gardens is a two-form entry diverse primary school with a nursery located in Golders Green, North West London. We are focused on providing an engaging learning environment for all children across a wide range of abilities. Our children love their school, and this is reflected in their attendance and progress.
Staff at Wessex Gardens are highly motivated, committed and hard-working, supported by our high calibre administrative support team. The leadership team and governing body are committed to ensuring that all children achieve the highest possible outcomes.
Arranging a visit to Wessex Gardens Primary School
To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email abanks@wessexgardens.barnet.sch.uk.
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