KS2 Class Teacher: Year Group Leader Position Available

Leadership Opportunity: Year Group Leader Position Available (TLR3 £1,200 p.a.)

We warmly invite applications from inspiring, talented, and highly motivated KS2 teachers, with the exciting opportunity for the right candidate to step into a Year Group Leader role, where they can lead the team and make a positive impact on both staff and students.

Thames Ditton Junior School is a popular three form entry school with 360 pupils from Year 3 to Year 6. The school also has learning and additional needs provision, supporting 16 pupils who have moderate learning needs and/or speech and language needs.

Applicants will need to demonstrate high standards and expectations, and be able to deliver innovative and enjoyable teaching and learning experiences, ensuring our pupils achieve the best possible outcomes. In return, we can offer you enthusiastic and highly motivated children with a love of learning, and a commitment to your professional growth and development with a range of training opportunities. 

The ideal candidate will:

• Provide, and role model, high quality teaching, learning and classroom management through exemplary practice in line with our TDJS teaching and learning model. 
• Fully understand and advocate for our TDJS Way processes and expectations through reading our policies, attending new to role training in September and asking questions to SLT. 
• Oversee and take ownership of teaching and learning, behaviour and communication across your year group as well as the progress for all pupils. 
• Support and line manage teaching and support colleagues within the year group to develop their teaching and learning practice and performance.
• Work in partnership with the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) to develop and roll-out new strategies within the wider school.

This is an exciting time to join our School and Partnership, where you will find a committed, supportive team and be able to help shape a new era of development and growth so that all children are able to reach their full potential. We offer:

We offer:

• A competitive salary, London Fringe.
• Two-week Autumn half term.
• Friendly and supportive colleagues.
• Staff benefits & discount scheme.
• Occupational health and employee assistance programme.
• Free use of Gym at HWS.
• Professional development and progression opportunities.
• Membership of the Teachers’ Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution.

We welcome pre-application interest or visits, please contact the school directly on 0208 398 3039, or via email [email protected]

Latest closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 2 June 2025.

Please note we encourage early interest and contact, and reserve the right to close the role earlier.

 Hinchley Wood Learning Partnership (HWLP) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The position advertised is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check. Staff, Trustees and Governors have also established a code of conduct which applies to all members of the school community.