Danson Primary School is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic, dedicated and highly effective Key Stage 2 teacher to join our committed and supportive team.
At Danson, we are proud of our welcoming and inclusive school community, where children are nurtured, believed in, inspired and encouraged to achieve. We have high expectations for academic achievement, behaviour and personal development, and are committed to providing a rich, ambitious and engaging curriculum that enables every pupil to flourish.
We welcome applications from experienced teachers on the Main Pay Scale and Upper Pay Scale who can demonstrate strong classroom practice, secure subject knowledge and a commitment to achieving the very best outcomes for all pupils.
For applicants seeking appointment on the Upper Pay Scale, we would particularly welcome those who can demonstrate a sustained impact on pupil achievement and a willingness to contribute to wider school improvement through sharing expertise, supporting colleagues and developing effective practice.
This is an exciting opportunity to teach in Key Stage 2 and play an important role in preparing pupils for the next stage of their educational journey. The role involves preparing pupils for the end of Key Stage 2 statutory assessments while ensuring they continue to benefit from a broad, balanced and enriching curriculum.
The successful candidate will be an accomplished classroom practitioner who delivers consistently high-quality teaching, maintains high expectations and creates an inclusive, stimulating learning environment where pupils are challenged, supported and inspired to succeed.
We are looking for someone who combines strong academic ambition with a genuine commitment to children's wellbeing, independence, resilience and personal development.
You would be joining a highly ambitious team who are committed to growing our own leaders and developing exceptional teachers. Our staff are committed to working together to help our pupils to grow and develop into independent young learners. The suitable candidate will have the ability to work effectively as part of our enthusiastic team. We would welcome applications from those who wish to work within a family orientated and progressive school.
Please note, this post is Fixed Term between January 2026 and August 2026 to cover Maternity Leave with the possibility of extension/Full time contract.
This post is a customer-facing position and falls within the scope of the Code of Practice on English Language Requirement for Public Sector Workers. The school has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the JD/Person Specification.
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
For an informal discussion about the role please contact Mrs M Stevens on 02083031858 or at [email protected].