KS2 Teacher and English Lead – Inspire English Excellence in Brent

Are you ready to become a driving force behind English achievement and upper Key Stage 2 success in a forward-thinking Brent primary? This KS2 Teacher and English Lead role is the ideal step for ambitious educators eager to launch their leadership journey, influence school-wide literacy, and ignite a passion for English across the curriculum. Join an inclusive, vibrant community where your expertise will directly lift standards—and where your voice truly shapes the future.

As our KS2 Teacher and English Lead, you’ll thrive in an Ofsted-rated ‘Good to Outstanding’ school with a dynamic, collaborative staff team and a leadership culture that values bold ideas. Experience rapid professional growth, shape innovative English curricula, and become a genuine changemaker in a supportive, high-achieving environment. We empower and invest in every staff member—expect mentoring, tailored CPD, and genuine prospects for further leadership.

Key Highlights:

• KS2 Teacher and English Lead position—set the strategic vision for English in KS2
• Salary: From £170 - £210 Per Day—reflecting your impact and expertise
• Located in Brent—exceptional transport links and a diverse, creative community
• Ofsted: ‘Good to Outstanding’—proud of our continual ambition
• Unrivalled CPD: Leadership coaching, English mastery, tailored pathways to Phase Leader
• Ideal for: Talented UK-trained teachers with a flair for English, seeking career acceleration
• Purpose-built English resources, expansive library, and state-of-the-art classrooms

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading KS2 English delivery—modelling and coaching best practice across year groups
• Inspiring and teaching your own vibrant KS2 class with engaging, innovative pedagogy
• Designing and implementing whole-school English initiatives—driving literacy attainment
• Coordinating interventions for high-potential, EAL, and SEND pupils
• Analysing data to target and accelerate pupil progress—becoming a cornerstone in our SLT
• Championing a love of reading through school-wide projects and extra-curricular enrichment

Ideal KS2 Teacher and English Lead for this Brent School:

• UK-trained, with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and proven impact in KS2
• Outstanding or Good references highlighting English specialism and innovative practice
• Ambitious, visionary, and passionate about developing aspiring readers and writers
• Prior experience with whole-class teaching in UK primary
• ECTs welcome if evidence of exceptional classroom practice and drive for leadership
• Ready to play a leadership role—confident, persuasive, and collaborative

Why Join This Brent School?:

• High-performing, inclusive school with strong staff retention and wellbeing focus
• Direct line management support from an inspirational Senior Leader
• Fast-track career opportunities: subject leadership, phase leadership, and beyond
• Stunning English facilities—flexible learning spaces, digital resources, and engaging environments
• Diverse, creative local community—parents and pupils eager to push boundaries
• Culture of innovation—your ideas will be heard, your ambitions supported

Take the next step as a KS2 Teacher and English Lead in Brent—be a pivotal agent of change, not just another classroom teacher. Interviews are filling fast; elevate your teaching career and help shape the future of English for hundreds of pupils. Apply now and experience transformative professional progression where it matters most.

How to Apply

Ready to take the next exciting step in your teaching career? Brent’s leading all through school is reviewing applications as they come in—there’s no time to hesitate if you want to make an impact as KS2 Teacher and English Lead. If you’re committed to elevating standards and inspiring young minds, submit your application now—opportunities will close the moment the right candidate is found!

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!