KS2 Teacher

Location: Canary Wharf

KS2 Teacher – Primary Schools | Newham (Poplar)

Teacher Active, one of the UK’s largest and leading education recruitment agencies, is delighted to be supporting several Primary Schools across the London Borough of Newham, including a welcoming and inclusive school in Poplar. These schools are seeking dedicated KS2 Teachers to join their growing teams.

At Teacher Active, we pride ourselves on working closely with our partner schools to provide reliable, nurturing, and high-quality teaching staff. Alongside this, we offer ongoing training and Career Progression Development opportunities, enabling you to gain valuable experience and progress within your teaching career.

This fantastic Newham-based primary school in Poplar is looking for a KS2 Teacher who is enthusiastic, resilient, and committed to supporting pupils as they develop independence, confidence, and academic understanding. You will play a key role in delivering engaging and challenging lessons that support pupils’ progress across the KS2 curriculum, while maintaining high expectations for learning and behaviour.

You will work closely with teaching assistants, phase leaders, and the wider school team to deliver consistent routines, structure, and high-quality teaching throughout the school day. Responsibilities may include:

Planning and delivering engaging KS2 lessons in line with the national curriculum

Creating a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment

Assessing pupil progress and adapting teaching to meet individual needs

Supporting pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development

Preparing pupils for key assessments and transitions where appropriate

Working collaboratively with support staff and parents

Every day will be different, and your teaching will have a meaningful impact on pupils’ progress, confidence, and readiness for the next stage of their education.

Whether you are looking for day-to-day supply, a long-term role, or a permanent KS2 Teacher position in Newham, our consultants will support you every step of the way.

The successful KS2 Teacher will have:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be working towards it

Experience teaching within KS2 (ECTs are welcome to apply)

A strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum and age-related expectations

A calm, positive, and consistent approach to behaviour management

Strong classroom management and relationship-building skills

Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team

In return, you can expect:

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7

Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)

Access to CPD training and professional development via My-Progression

Market-leading rates of pay

Teacher Active Referral Scheme – earn up to £100 for referring a friend (T&Cs apply)

Ongoing support, regular check-ins, and career advice

All staff are paid on a PAYE basis, meaning Tax and National Insurance are handled correctly, with no hidden admin charges.

If you are passionate about teaching in KS2 and would like to be considered for this KS2 Teacher role in Newham (Poplar), click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch to discuss this opportunity further.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with Teacher Active.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, s and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

Teacher Active is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services