Job Description
KS1 Teacher & Subject Leader – Enfield – September 2026
A warm, ambitious primary school in Enfield is seeking an experienced and passionate KS1 Teacher & Subject Leader to join their dedicated team from September 2026. This is a permanent KS1 Teacher & Subject Leader role within a school rated Good by Ofsted, recognised for its nurturing ethos, structured curriculum, and strong commitment to developing every child and every member of staff.
About the School
This Enfield primary school combines high academic expectations with a genuinely caring, inclusive environment. Teaching across KS1 is sequentially planned, phonics-led, and grounded in evidence-based practice, with a strong emphasis on early literacy, numeracy, and developing confident, independent learners. Behaviour is guided by consistent, age-appropriate whole-school frameworks that create calm, purposeful classrooms where children thrive. Enrichment activities – including arts weeks, outdoor learning, and reading for pleasure initiatives — reflect the school's commitment to developing the whole child. Subject leadership is valued and well-supported, with coordinators given meaningful time and resource to drive their areas forward.
What the School Offers
- A TLR-supported KS1 Teacher & Subject Leader role with genuine influence over curriculum development
- Structured CPD with clear pathways into phase or senior leadership
- Supportive SLT with dedicated mentoring and a strong coaching culture
- Collaborative year group planning with manageable workload expectations
- A well-resourced, high-achieving primary setting with strong community relationships
The Role
As a KS1 Teacher & Subject Leader, you will deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across Year 1 and/or Year 2, using assessment and pupil progress data to inform your planning and raise attainment. Alongside your classroom responsibilities, you will lead your designated subject across the whole school – developing schemes of work, monitoring standards, supporting colleagues, and driving meaningful improvement in your area. Building strong relationships with pupils, staff, and parents will be central to both your teaching and your leadership practice.
What the School is Looking For
This permanent KS1 Teacher & Subject Leader position is best suited to candidates who:
- Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or are completing a UK-recognised teacher training programme
- Possess a strong academic background — a 2:1 degree or above from a reputable university
- Can demonstrate solid classroom experience within a UK primary setting, ideally with KS1 specialism (placements or permanent roles considered)
- Show evidence of structured lesson delivery and measurable pupil progress in early reading, writing, or mathematics
- Have experience of, or a clear readiness for, subject leadership responsibility within a primary school
- Are confident working within established behaviour and safeguarding frameworks
- Are legally entitled to work in the UK — the school is unable to provide visa sponsorship
ECT applicants with a strong KS1 specialism will be considered, provided formal UK teacher training has been completed.
Salary & Contract
Outer London MPS: £37,870–£50,474 | UPS up to £56,154. A TLR2 is attached to reflect subject leadership responsibilities. Exact value confirmed on application.
If you are a dedicated KS1 Teacher & Subject Leader seeking a permanent Primary Teaching Opportunity within a thriving and supportive Enfield school, we strongly encourage you to apply. This is an ideal role for a committed practitioner ready to combine excellent classroom teaching with meaningful whole-school leadership.
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KS1 Teacher & Subject Leader | September 2026 | INDHOT