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Key Stage 1 Teacher – World-Class Hackney (East London) Primary School awaits!

Are you an exceptional Key Stage 1 Teacher ready to teach in one of East London’s most inspirational and high-performing primary schools? This Outstanding Hackney school, located just moments from Shoreditch, is offering a permanent September opportunity for a talented Key Stage 1 Teacher who thrives in a world-class setting. Open to both outstanding ECTs and experienced practitioners, this is a rare chance to join a school where excellence is the standard and teaching is elevated to an art.

This Hackney primary school is widely regarded as a beacon of outstanding practice - combining academic rigour with creativity, inclusion, and ambition. Pupils are articulate, curious, and deeply engaged in learning. The leadership team is inspirational, visionary, and uncompromising in its pursuit of excellence, while also providing exceptional support and development for staff. As a Key Stage 1 Teacher, you will be part of a collaborative, high-performing team delivering exceptional early outcomes in reading, writing, and mathematics.

Key Highlights:

• Key Stage 1 Teacher – Permanent September start
• Inner London M1–M6 £40,317–£52,300
• Hackney, East London – Outstanding primary near Shoreditch
• World-class learning environment with exceptional outcomes
• Open to outstanding ECTs and experienced teachers
• Exceptional ECT mentoring with expert coaching and support
• Industry-leading CPD and leadership development pathways
• High-achieving pupils with exemplary behaviour and attitudes
• Creative, engaging curriculum with strong academic focus
• Excellent transport links across Central and East London

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Teaching a Key Stage 1 class with precision, creativity, and ambition
• Delivering outstanding phonics, reading, and writing provision
• Building strong foundations in literacy and numeracy
• Creating a purposeful, engaging, and inclusive classroom
• Using assessment diagnostically to secure exceptional progress
• Collaborating with expert KS1 practitioners and leadership

Ideal Key Stage 1 Teacher for this Hackney School:

• UK-trained with QTS (or achieving QTS this year)
• Outstanding ECTs or experienced teachers with strong track record
• Deep understanding of Key Stage 1 curriculum and phonics
• High expectations for behaviour and academic achievement
• Reflective, ambitious, and driven to be outstanding
• Passionate about delivering exceptional early education

Why Join This Hackney School?

• One of the most respected and high-performing schools in East London
• Inspirational leadership that develops outstanding teachers
• Pupils who are motivated, articulate, and eager to succeed
• Staff culture built on excellence, collaboration, and innovation
• Clear progression pathways into subject and phase leadership

How to Apply:

If you are an outstanding Key Stage 1 Teacher ready to secure a permanent role in a world-class Hackney primary school, apply immediately. This is a highly competitive opportunity, and early applications are strongly encouraged.

This Key Stage 1 Teacher role offers a rare chance to thrive in an elite educational setting where your teaching will have genuine impact and your career will accelerate.