Primary Teacher

Teaching Personnel is seeking dedicated and inspiring Primary Teachers for rewarding full-time positions starting September 2025 across Southwark, Lewisham, Greenwich, and Bexley. Whether you're an ECT looking for your first teaching role or an experienced teacher ready for a new challenge, we have the perfect opportunity for you!

Locations We Cover:

 Southwark – Vibrant inner-city schools with diverse communities
 Lewisham – Mix of outstanding primaries and schools with excellent support for ECTs
 Greenwich – Schools with beautiful facilities and strong STEM focus
 Bexley – Supportive schools with excellent behaviour standards

The Role in Detail:

 Full-Time Teaching Positions (Monday–Friday)

• Plan and deliver high-quality, creative lessons across the KS1 and KS2 curriculum

• Differentiate instruction to meet the needs of all learners, including SEND and EAL pupils

• Implement formative and summative assessments to track student progress

• Contribute to school-wide initiatives such as extracurricular clubs, parent workshops, or literacy/numeracy programs

 Classroom Leadership

• Establish and maintain positive classroom behaviour strategies

• Create an inclusive, stimulating learning environment that promotes pupil engagement

• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, SENCOs, and senior leadership

 Professional Development

• Receive structured mentoring and support (particularly beneficial for ECTs)

• Opportunities to take on subject leadership roles (e.g., Maths, English, Science Lead)

• Access to school-led training and Teaching Personnel's exclusive CPD courses

 Flexible Opportunities

• Permanent, long-term, and temp-to-perm roles available

• Options in Outstanding/Good Ofsted-rated schools, faith schools, and academies

• Competitive MPS/UPS salaries (paid to scale) with potential TLR allowances for experienced teachers

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

✅ QTS status (or in the process of obtaining)
✅ Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and assessment frameworks
✅ Experience with phonics programs (e.g., Read Write Inc, Letters and Sounds)
✅ A passion for innovative teaching methods (e.g., mastery maths, creative writing approaches)
✅ Commitment to safeguarding and promoting child welfare

Why Join Teaching Personnel?

✔ Local expertise – We have strong partnerships with schools across Southwark, Lewisham, Greenwich, and Bexley
✔ Dedicated consultant to guide you through placements and career development
✔ Competitive pay – Always paid to scale (MPS/UPS) with transparent pay structure
✔ Wellbeing support – Access to our teacher wellness hub and resources