KS2 Teacher - Open to ECTs

A welcoming and community-focused primary academy in West Drayton is seeking a committed KS2 Teacher to join their team on a full-time, long-term basis from September 2026.

About the role

KS2 Teacher – Full-Time, Long-Term
Primary Academy
Location: West Drayton
Start Date: September 2026
ECTs Welcome to Apply

You will be responsible for delivering engaging and well-structured lessons within Key Stage 2, supporting pupils to achieve strong academic progress while creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment. The school is looking for a teacher with enthusiasm, strong classroom presence, and a genuine passion for primary education.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging KS2 lessons
• Supporting pupils’ academic and personal development
• Creating a calm and purposeful classroom environment
• Assessing and monitoring pupil progress effectively
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and support staff
• Contributing positively to the wider school community

About the school

The school is a well-respected Church of England primary academy with a strong sense of community and inclusive values. Staff work collaboratively across year groups, and leadership places a strong emphasis on staff support, pupil wellbeing, and high-quality teaching. The school has a warm and welcoming atmosphere, with positive relationships at the heart of its ethos.

What the School Offers

• Supportive leadership and collaborative staff team
• Strong support and mentoring for ECTs
• Well-resourced classrooms and d planning
• Positive pupil behaviour and inclusive environment
• Opportunity for long-term progression and development

Requirements

To be considered for the role of KS2 Teacher - Open to ECTs you will:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or currently working towards QTS
• Strong understanding of the primary curriculum
• Positive and proactive teaching approach
• Good classroom and behaviour management skills

Salary is dependent on experience, training or qualifications. The minimum experience, training or qualifications required for this position are:

• Previous experience
• QTS

Smart Teachers is committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. We take our responsibilities extremely seriously. All staff we register will undertake thorough interviewing and referencing checks and hold, or be prepared to undergo, an Enhanced DBS check that must be registered on the Update Service.

About Smart Teachers

Smart Teachers is a market-leading education recruitment and supply agency committed to the learning and development of young people. With branches across the country, we are an employer of choice for high-quality primary, secondary and SEND teaching and support staff.

What Smart Teachers offer

As a valued employee of Smart Teachers, you will receive:

• Excellent daily rates paid weekly by our in-house Payroll team using the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system.
• Guaranteed pay scheme (subject to availability and qualifying criteria).
• Pension contributions (subject to a qualifying period).
• Full compliance with AWR (Agency Workers’ Regulations), to make sure you get the pay and working conditions you are entitled to.
• FREE training to help with your professional development such as Team Teach training, online webinars and safeguarding and child protection updates.
• Generous refer a friend or colleague bonus scheme.
• Access to a dedicated consultant, who will provide ongoing support.

Smart Teachers do not discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we welcome applications from all sections of the community.

How to apply

Apply via this website with an up-to-date CV and contact details. For more information, or an informal chat about the role, please call Artemis Kazi on 0207 065 708 or email [email protected] .