KS2 Teacher

KS2 Teacher

Location: Croydon, London, England

Salary: £39,196–£58,120 per year (annual salary equivalent), depending on qualifications and experience. Actual pay basis and assignment terms confirmed before placement.

Start date: 23 November 2026, or as soon as possible

Contract: Full-time, temporary, long-term.

Hours: Monday to Friday during term time, Exact hours agreed before placement.

About the role

Transparency Education is recruiting a KS2 Teacher for a primary teaching opportunity in Croydon. You will deliver purposeful lessons that strengthen core skills and help pupils make connections across the wider curriculum.

We are looking for a teacher who makes challenging ideas accessible through clear modelling and well-chosen practice. The year group and class responsibilities will be discussed before placement to match your experience appropriately.

Key responsibilities

Sequence lessons so pupils revisit essential knowledge and build on it.

Develop reading comprehension, purposeful writing and mathematical reasoning.

Use assessment to spot misconceptions and plan focused support.

Establish positive routines and communicate progress with colleagues and families.

Requirements

To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have:

QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

Secure KS2 curriculum knowledge and experience of effective classroom assessment.

An inclusive approach to teaching and constructive behaviour management.

Appropriate qualifications and training for the responsibilities of the post.

Higher rates reflect substantial relevant teaching experience and qualifications. Pay follows school expectations and AWR, where applicable.

What the role offers

Lead a class’s learning while helping pupils become more articulate, resourceful and independent.

Why Transparency Education?

We support teachers and school support staff through attentive service and professional development, offering:

A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.

A £150 refer-a-friend reward once your referred candidate has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.

Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), including equal pay treatment where applicable.

Access to a wide range of CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Apply today

Apply with your CV, highlighting your KS2 experience and an example of how you have improved pupil understanding.

Email or call (phone number removed). Please include your earliest available start date.

If you are not contacted within two working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We will retain your CV to help you find other education opportunities.

Safer recruitment

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We promote equality, challenge discrimination and are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, references, right-to-work and appropriate safer recruitment checks