Job Description
Primary Teacher (English Leader) | Barking and Dagenham | September 2026
Are you an ambitious Primary Teacher (English Leader) looking for an exciting next step in your career? An outstanding and oversubscribed primary school in Barking and Dagenham is seeking to appoint a talented Primary Teacher (English Leader) to join its high-performing team from September.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate Primary Teacher (English Leader) with a degree in English and a Primary PGCE with QTS to make a significant whole-school impact. The successful Primary Teacher (English Leader) will lead the English curriculum across KS1 while also taking responsibility for literacy development throughout the school.
The school places a genuine emphasis on reading, writing, oracy, and communication, with literacy embedded at the heart of the curriculum. As a result of this strong vision, 85% of pupils perform above average for their age group in literacy. Every Primary Teacher (English Leader) is supported to drive standards further through innovation, collaboration, and high-quality teaching.
The appointed Primary Teacher (English Leader) will work alongside an exceptional leadership team in a school recognised for its holistic approach to education. Staff wellbeing is genuinely valued, and leaders are committed to creating a positive environment where teachers can thrive professionally and personally.
The school can offer you, the Primary Teacher (English Leader):
- Inner London pay + generous TLR
- Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
- Wellbeing sessions for staff
- Excellent training and CPD
- Outstanding career progression opportunities
- Supportive and forward-thinking leadership
Whether you are an experienced middle leader or an outstanding classroom practitioner ready to step up, this role offers exceptional progression for a Primary Teacher (English Leader).
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Primary Teacher (English Leader) | Barking and Dagenham | September 2026 | INDTEACH