Upper KS2 Class Teacher

Gainsborough Primary School, London, E9 5ND

13 days remaining to apply

• Start date details

  As soon as possible

• Closing date

  15 June 2026 at 11:59pm

• Date listed

  2 June 2026

Job details

• Job role:
  • Teacher
• Visa sponsorship: Visas cannot be sponsored
• Key stage: Key stage 2
• Working pattern: Full time
• Contract type: Permanent
• Pay scale: M2 - M6 (£42,234-£52,300 based on current 2025 Teachers Pay Scales)
• Additional allowances:

  Teaching and Learning Responsibilities are available for suitable candidates (TLR2A @ £3,527)

What skills and experience we're looking for

We are looking to recruit a talented teacher to join our school community leading in one of our upper Key Stage 2 classes. You will play a key role in providing the best possible standards of teaching and learning for our pupils. This is an exciting opportunity for an inspirational, highly motivated and ambitious practitioner to play an integral role within our inclusive school.

We wish to appoint teachers who have:

• Excellent teaching and interpersonal skills

• The potential to develop others effectively and work as part of a team

• Highly reflective practices

• Creative and new ideas with an ability to translate them into inclusive practice

• High quality organisational skills

• Evidence of improving student outcomes

What the school offers its staff

We can offer:

• Friendly, dynamic and enthusiastic pupils

• A dedicated and motivated staff team who strongly believe in teamwork and building positive relationships across the school

• An experienced leadership team working in partnership with the Primary Advantage Federation of schools achieve more together

• Exciting opportunities within our vibrant and multicultural community

• A high focus on care, guidance and support for all staff members

• Access to high quality professional development opportunities including Leading Practitioners, Consultant support, partnership CPD and class based Lesson Study approaches

Further information about the job

The candidate will be required to undergo a full enhanced DBS check and must be eligible to work in the UK.

Visas cannot be sponsored.

If you're interested in teaching or training to teach in England as an international citizen, we can help you understand your next steps.

Commitment to safeguarding

Successful candidates will be required to apply for an enhanced Criminal Record Check via DBS.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and expect all members of staff to share this commitment.
For more information about our school, please visit our website at www.gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk

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.

Why join the Primary Advantage Federation - Recrutiment Information.pdf - 206 KB (opens in new tab)

Extended ADVERT - Upper KS2 Class Teacher.docx.pdf - 230 KB (opens in new tab)

Job Description - Class Teacher.pdf - 68.4 KB (opens in new tab)

About Gainsborough Primary School

• School type: Local authority maintained schools, Does not apply, ages 0 to 11
• Education phase: Primary school
• School size: 310 pupils enrolled
• Age range: Not given
• Ofsted report: View Ofsted report
• School website: Gainsborough Primary School website
• Email address: finance@gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk
• Phone number: 0208 985 4622
• See more jobs: teaching-vacancies.service.gov.uk/organisations/gainsborough-primary-school-e9-5nd

Gainsborough Primary School is a one-form entry Primary School located in the heart of Hackney Wick, with a Children’s Centre, thriving Preschool and ARP for SEMH needs. We are a Federation of seven schools called Primary Advantage. We believe our schools can gain many benefits from working collaboratively and can achieve more by working together. We have made a commitment to a shared responsibility to the wider education community, the provision of good quality education and the improvement of life chances for pupils in the community beyond that of our own schools. Teachers, support staff, school leaders and Governors have added expertise in working alongside colleagues to improve provision and outcomes for pupils.

Arranging a visit to Gainsborough Primary School

To arrange a visit and increase the chance of a successful application email finance@gainsborough.hackney.sch.uk.

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