KS1 Teacher & English Lead – Shape English Outcomes in Ricmond

Are you a dynamic KS1 Teacher & English Lead with a passion for empowering young learners and elevating English across a whole school? Join a forward-thinking Ricmond primary, where your leadership will ignite a love of learning and drive academic excellence. This is the perfect post for ambitious UK-trained educators ready to combine classroom inspiration with real curriculum influence.

Step into a vibrant, progressive environment where your vision as a KS1 Teacher & English Lead will be championed. You’ll benefit from cutting-edge resources, a collaborative staff body, and unparalleled opportunities for development and progression. With a Good to Outstanding Ofsted, this Ricmond school is transforming learning—and you could be at the centre of it. Lead literacy strategy, inspire colleagues, and accelerate your own professional growth in a culture that prizes innovation, ambition, and student success.

Key Highlights:

• KS1 Teacher & English Lead post – significant curriculum influence
• Inner London MPS1-6 (£40317 - £52300) Per Year salary bracket
• Located in beautiful Ricmond, minutes from leafy parks and transport
• Ofsted: Good to Outstanding, high-achieving and highly supportive
• Exceptional CPD, leadership training, and fast-track progression opportunities
• Ideal for UK QTS-holders with strong English passion and drive
• Purpose-built classrooms, dynamic technology, and immersive resources

What You'll Be Doing:

• Planning, delivering, and evaluating outstanding KS1 teaching and learning
• Leading whole-school English – shaping the curriculum, staff CPD, interventions
• Analysing pupil progress and delivering targeted reading/writing initiatives
• Coaching colleagues and cultivating a culture of English excellence
• Driving ongoing school-wide literacy improvement with measurable impact
• Collaborating with SLT on curriculum innovation and enrichment days

Ideal KS1 Teacher & English Lead for this Ricmond School:

• UK-trained, holding QTS and exceptional classroom references
• Proven record of Good or Outstanding teaching in KS1
• Natural leader with strategic vision for English
• High expectations for pupil achievement and staff collaboration
• Open to ambitious ECTs or experienced educators ready for leadership
• Passion for sparking English curiosity and achievement in young learners

Why Join This Ricmond School?:

• Progressive ethos: innovation, respect, and aspiration at every turn
• Warm team environment with strong SLT mentorship and coaching
• Clear progression pathways to Middle and Senior Leadership
• Top-tier facilities in a safe, welcoming Ricmond community
• Strong focus on teacher well-being, creativity, and personalised growth
• Respectful, motivated pupils and aspirational parent partnerships

Seize the chance to be a pivotal KS1 Teacher & English Lead as you advance your career and drive English across an ambitious Ricmond school. Fast-track your leadership experience in a nurturing, high-achieving setting where your influence truly matters. Interviews are being scheduled—set your application apart and secure your ideal post today.

How to Apply

Ready to accelerate your career as a KS1 Teacher & English Lead in Richmond? If you’re passionate about primary education, don’t wait – submit your application straight away, as we’re already shortlisting and scheduling interviews. This opportunity won’t last long – take the initiative and get your application in today to secure your place in the next round.

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!