Job title: Primary Teacher
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: SEND
Functional Expertise: RR - Internal
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Greenwich
Job published: 16-10-2026
Job ID: 125612

Job Description

Primary Teacher | Greenwich

 

Are you a creative, patient, and adaptable individual looking for a rewarding role supporting secondary-aged pupils working at a KS2 level in a Specialist Independent School?

 

If you hold UK QTS with primary teaching experience, this role could be ideal. The school is seeking a child-centred teacher who can adapt primary-level learning to meet the needs of older pupils with additional emotional, social, and behavioural needs.

 

Primary Teacher | Job Summary

 

  • Primary Trained Teacher – January start (Permanent)
  • Full-time, term-time only
  • Inner London M3–UPS3
  • Work alongside experienced Specialist Teachers

 

Primary Teacher | Job Role

 

  • Teach secondary-aged pupils working at a KS2 level, adapting primary curriculum content to their individual abilities and learning needs.
  • Deliver engaging lessons across core subjects, supporting academic progress and essential skills.
  • Teach small groups of up to 6 pupils and provide 1:1 support where required.
  • Support pupils with SEMH, ASD, trauma-related backgrounds, and behavioural challenges.
  • Adapt teaching methods and resources creatively to engage pupils who may struggle with traditional classroom approaches.
  • Build trusting relationships while promoting positive behaviour, emotional regulation, and independence.
  • Demonstrate patience, resilience, flexibility, and creativity when responding to challenging situations.
  • Combine effective teaching with holistic pastoral support.

 

Primary Trained Teacher | School Details

 

This position is based at a rapidly expanding Specialist Independent School, a two-minute walk from Blackheath station. The school offers excellent facilities, including individual iPads for pupils and a second site with a modern learning environment.

 

The ideal candidate will be approachable, emotionally resilient, and able to think on their feet. Experience adapting primary-level learning for older pupils is valuable, alongside a genuine commitment to helping students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

 

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Primary Trained Teacher | Greenwich | INDHOT