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KS2 Teacher Maternity Cover - From January 1st 2027

Wessex Gardens Primary School, London

£37,870 - £56,154

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About the job

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience of teaching in Key Stage 2, ideally Year 6.
  • Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and end-of-Key-Stage-2 assessment requirements, including SATs.
  • The ability to deliver engaging, well-paced lessons using clear modelling and the “I do, we do, you do” approach.
  • A strong understanding of how to develop pupils’ reading fluency, comprehension, writing and mathematical understanding.
  • Experience of adapting teaching to meet different needs, including pupils with SEND and those who speak English as an additional language.
  • Effective assessment skills, using evidence of pupils’ learning to identify gaps, plan next steps and provide appropriate challenge.
  • Positive, consistent behaviour management that builds strong relationships and promotes a calm, purposeful classroom.
  • High expectations for every pupil’s achievement, independence and wellbeing.
  • The ability to prepare pupils confidently for the transition to secondary school.
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills, working closely with colleagues, support staff and families.
  • A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and the welcoming ethos of Wessex Gardens Primary and Nursery School.
  • A reflective approach to teaching and a willingness to contribute to wider school improvement.

    • About Wessex Gardens Primary School

    Type of school
    Community school
    Phase
    Primary, with nursery classes
    Ages
    2 to 11
    Pupils
    247 (room for 390)
    Free school meals
    35.7% of pupils
    Local authority
    Barnet
    Address
    Wessex Gardens, London, NW11 9RR

    Last inspected by Ofsted on 17 June 2025, before report cards were introduced. Read the report

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