KS2 Teacher and English Lead – Drive English Excellence in Waltham Forest

Seize the moment to join a thriving Waltham Forest primary school as their inspirational KS2 Teacher and English Lead. This is your opportunity to spark exceptional progress in English across KS2, while honing your leadership practice in a supportive, richly-resourced and high-achieving school. We’re seeking a visionary, passionate educator with a drive to ignite pupil achievement – someone who brings innovative classroom practice, curriculum expertise and the ambition to shape English learning for every child.

As a KS2 Teacher and English Lead here, you’ll play a pivotal role in advancing a culture of excellence: developing literary curiosity, elevating standards and sharing best practice with enthusiastic colleagues. Working in our vibrant, community-centred school, you will enjoy robust CPD pathways—including bespoke subject leadership training—immersed in a collaborative, high-trust atmosphere rated Good to Outstanding. This is the perfect platform for your career acceleration, offering unrivalled professional growth and the chance to leave a profound legacy in English education.

Key Highlights:

• KS2 Teacher and English Lead – strategic subject leadership & teaching
• Outer London MPS1-6 (£37870 - £50474) Per Year
• Prime Waltham Forest location with excellent transport and vibrant local networks
• School graded Good to Outstanding by Ofsted; strong, visionary SLT
• Regular, fully-funded CPD – from English mastery training to leadership apprenticeships
• Ideal for dynamic QTS teachers with ambition to drive English teaching
• Contemporary classrooms, advanced digital learning suites, and expansive outdoor learning spaces

What You'll Be Doing:

• Delivering outstanding, creative English lessons to motivated KS2 learners
• Leading the implementation of an ambitious, broad English curriculum across the key stage
• Coaching and mentoring colleagues to raise standards and share best practice
• Monitoring pupil data, analysing progress, and steering strategic interventions
• Inspiring pupils to develop a lifelong love of reading and confident oracy skills
• Driving innovative reading and writing initiatives school-wide

Ideal KS2 Teacher and English Lead for this Waltham Forest School:

• UK-qualified teacher with QTS and dynamic KS2 classroom experience
• Proven track record of Good or Outstanding teaching references
• Demonstrable impact on literacy outcomes and passion for subject leadership
• Pedagogically-creative, evidence-led, and endlessly ambitious for pupil success
• Fresh-thinking ECTs or established teachers eager to shape school-wide English practice

Why Join This Waltham Forest School?:

• Join a welcoming, forward-thinking staff community deeply invested in pupil futures
• Accelerate your leadership journey through structured progression pathways
• Thrive with unparalleled senior leader support and collaborative planning culture
• Teach diverse, inquisitive learners in a safe, inclusive environment with exemplary behaviour
• Influence school-wide strategy and enjoy genuine autonomy as English Lead

There’s never been a better—and bolder—moment to amplify your career as a KS2 Teacher and English Lead. Step into our ambitious Waltham Forest team and empower every learner with the gift of superb English teaching. Interviews are being scheduled—apply now to redefine possibility in English education.

How to Apply

Seize this outstanding chance in Waltham Forest—secure your position as a KS2 Teacher and English Lead before it’s gone. Interviews are taking place right now, so make your move without delay; submit your application today to stand out in this competitive process.

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

Interviews are taking place right now – apply today!