KS1 Teacher & English Lead | Shape Primary English in Outstanding Newham School

Lead transformative learning as a KS1 Teacher & English Lead in a high-achieving, values-driven Newham primary on a mission to cultivate confident readers, writers, and thinkers. This is your chance to inspire young minds daily and champion English across Key Stage 1 – the perfect step for an ambitious, passionate educator ready to amplify their impact.

In this KS1 Teacher & English Lead role, you’ll gain prestigious leadership experience while thriving amidst dedicated colleagues and a forward-thinking SLT. Expect first-rate facilities, a culture of collaborative excellence, and access to tailored CPD that will elevate your teaching and subject leadership. Our school is renowned for its nurturing ethos, academic vibrancy, and relentless drive for improvement.

Key Highlights:

• KS1 Teacher & English Lead – dual impact: teach and lead English
• Up to £55,000 DOE per year – outstanding salary for exceptional educators
• Sought-after Newham location – vibrant, diverse, community-focused area
• Ofsted: Good to Outstanding – a beacon of top-tier primary provision
• Rapid CPD and career progression – pathways to senior leadership
• Ideal for current KS1 Teachers with strong English or aspiring Middle Leaders
• State-of-the-art resources, excellent TA support, and inspiring learning spaces

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead exceptional English provision across Key Stage 1 classes
• Deliver dynamic, creative, and ambitious KS1 English lessons
• Model and coach outstanding pedagogy for colleagues within your phase
• Track and accelerate pupil progress, driving achievement for every child
• Forge vibrant links between English and cross-curricular learning
• Innovate with reading initiatives and raise literacy attainment whole-school

Ideal "KS1 Teacher & English Lead" for this Newham School:

• UK-trained with QTS (essential)
• Good or Outstanding classroom practitioner with proven English impact
• ECTs with outstanding placements OR experienced teachers seeking subject leadership
• Passionate about literacy, language, and equitable outcomes
• Driven, collaborative, and motivated to lead both pupils and colleagues

Why Join This Newham School?:

• Exceptional team culture – ambitious, supportive, and genuinely warm
• Bespoke CPD focused on middle leadership and subject expertise
• High-achieving, creative pupils who love learning and embrace challenge
• Dynamic, visionary SLT committed to staff wellbeing and success
• Real influence: shape English provision and leave a lasting legacy

Join us as a KS1 Teacher & English Lead and set the gold standard for English teaching in a truly exceptional Newham primary. Don’t miss the chance to develop your leadership and make a measurable difference from day one—apply now, as interviews are filling fast!

How to Apply

Eager to shape young minds and champion English across school years? If you’re ready to make a difference in Newham, don’t wait—applications are being reviewed as they come in. Secure your chance to interview by applying immediately!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a thriving Inner London school from ASAP.

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!