Primary Teacher
Job description
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are delighted to be working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in the south east London borough of Bromley, who are seeking a talented and committed Key Stage 2 primary teacher to join their team from September 2026.
This is a full-time, long-term opportunity for the full academic year, with the potential to become a permanent contract for the right candidate. The school is looking for an enthusiastic teacher who can inspire pupils, deliver engaging lessons and contribute positively to the wider school community.
The role will be paid on the Outer London Pay Scale from day one through Tradewind Recruitment.
The RoleThe successful candidate will take on full teaching responsibilities within Key Stage 2, including:
- Planning and delivering engaging and differentiated lessons in line with the national curriculum
- Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment
- Assessing, monitoring and tracking pupil progress
- Preparing reports and attending parents' evenings
- Managing behaviour effectively in line with the school's policies
- Working collaboratively with teaching assistants, colleagues and senior leaders
- Contributing to the wider life of the school and supporting school events where appropriate
This friendly and supportive primary school has a strong leadership team and a positive learning environment where both staff and pupils are encouraged to thrive. The school places a strong emphasis on high standards, inclusion and professional development.
The school benefits from excellent transport connections, with easy access via trains, overground services and multiple bus routes, making commuting straightforward from across London and the surrounding areas.
The Ideal CandidateThe school welcomes applications from:
- A Qualified Primary Teacher with QTS
- An Experienced Key Stage 2 Primary Teacher
- ECTs looking to begin their teaching career in a supportive environment
- Teachers with strong classroom management and a passion for raising attainment
- Competitive pay rates paid to scale from day one
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
- Access to professional development and CPD opportunities
- Opportunity to secure a permanent contract
To apply for this exciting Key Stage 2 teaching opportunity in Bromley for September 2026, please contact today.
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your QTS qualification prominently as this is explicitly required for the role
📊 Quantify your KS2 experience: "Taught 30 Year 5 pupils, achieving 85% expected standard in SATs"
🌐 Emphasise your experience with differentiated lessons as the school values inclusive teaching approaches
🎯 Mention any ECT mentoring experience if applicable, as they welcome both experienced teachers and ECTs
🤝 Showcase collaborative working examples with teaching assistants and senior leadership teams
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- •Planned and delivered differentiated KS2 lessons for 28 pupils, achieving 92% expected standard across core subjects
- •Collaborated with 3 teaching assistants to support SEN pupils, improving individual progress by 15% over academic year
- •Led behaviour management initiatives resulting in 40% reduction in classroom disruptions and improved learning environment
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am writing to apply for the Key Stage 2 Teacher position at your Bromley primary school through Tradewind Recruitment, starting September 2026. With my QTS qualification and proven experience in differentiated lesson planning and pupil progress tracking, I am well-equipped to contribute to your inclusive learning environment.
My background in Key Stage 2 teaching has developed my expertise in national curriculum delivery, classroom management, and collaborative working with teaching assistants and senior leadership teams. I am particularly drawn to your school's emphasis on high standards and professional development opportunities.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you plan differentiated lessons to meet the needs of all KS2 pupils?
- ›Describe your approach to assessing and tracking pupil progress in line with national curriculum expectations
- ›How do you incorporate the national curriculum requirements into engaging lesson plans?
- ›What strategies do you use for effective behaviour management in a KS2 classroom?
- ›How do you work collaboratively with teaching assistants to support pupil learning?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time when you had to adapt your teaching approach for a struggling pupil
- ›Describe a situation where you had to manage challenging behaviour in your classroom
- ›Give an example of how you've contributed to the wider school community beyond your teaching role
- ›Tell me about a time when you received feedback and how you implemented changes
- ›Describe how you build positive relationships with parents and carers
STAR answer examples
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Tell me about a time when you had to adapt your teaching approach for a struggling pupil
Describe how you build positive relationships with parents and carers