Year 6 Teacher | Outstanding Primary Academy | Newham

The Opportunity

Newham is one of the most vibrant and diverse boroughs in London, representing the very best of the city’s spirit of ambition and regeneration. We are seeking a dedicated and high-achieving Year 6 Teacher to join an Ofsted-rated 'Outstanding' primary academy . In this pivotal role, you will lead a class through their final year of primary education, ensuring they are academically prepared and emotionally resilient as they transition to secondary school within one of the UK’s fastest-growing economic and cultural hubs.

The School & Academic Culture

• You will join a forward-thinking primary setting where high expectations and a "no-limits" approach to student achievement are standard.

• The school prides itself on a rich, broad curriculum that balances rigorous core subject mastery with extensive opportunities in the arts, sport, and digital technology.

• As an "Outstanding" academy, we offer a highly supportive environment with structured planning time, shared resources, and a focus on teacher wellbeing.

• We are deeply rooted in the Newham community, utilising our proximity to the Olympic Park and Stratford’s burgeoning "East Bank" to provide students with world-class enrichment opportunities.

Core Responsibilities

1. Exemplary Instruction: Delivering high-impact lessons across the Year 6 curriculum, with a primary focus on deep mastery in English and Mathematics.

2. SATs Preparation: Implementing a sophisticated and low-stress approach to Key Stage 2 assessments, ensuring students have the technical skills and confidence to demonstrate their true potential.

3. Writing Excellence: Developing students' ability to write with flair, precision, and grammatical accuracy across a range of genres and contexts.

4. Data-Driven Progress: Utilising granular assessment data to identify learning gaps and lead targeted interventions that ensure every child makes accelerated progress.

5. Transition Leadership: Guiding students through the "Year 6 journey," fostering the independence, maturity, and social skills necessary for a successful transition to Key Stage 3.

The Successful Candidate We are looking for a practitioner who thrives in a fast-paced, high-aspiration environment. Requirements include:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a proven track record of delivering "Good" or "Outstanding" outcomes in a Key Stage 2 setting.

• Curriculum Authority: Deep knowledge of the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum and the specific requirements of the end-of-key-stage frameworks.

• Inspirational Presence: The ability to build strong, respectful relationships with students, parents, and the wider Newham community.

• Reflective Practice: A professional who is eager to engage in "Lesson Study" and collaborative professional development to refine their craft.

Why Join Us?

• The chance to work in an "Outstanding" environment where student behaviour is exemplary and the staff team is exceptionally collaborative.

• Unrivalled professional development pathways, including opportunities for Middle Leadership (Subject Lead) and NPQ qualifications.

• The opportunity to work in Newham—a borough offering superb transport links (Elizabeth Line, Jubilee, and DLR), world-class shopping at Westfield, and a dynamic, multicultural lifestyle.

• A prestigious professional community that values innovation, social mobility, and the holistic development of every child.

How to Apply

Please submit your current CV to begin the application process.