Experienced Upper KS2 Class Teacher

Closing date: 1st June 2026

Shortlisting: 2nd June 2026

 Interviews: Week commencing 8th June 2026

Start Date: September 2026

Contract type : Full-time

Salary: Main Pay Scale M1-M6 - (£40317 - £52300)

Are you an experienced Upper Key Stage 2 teacher with a passion for inspiring young learners? This is an opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of pupils at Hackney New Primary School, part of Compass Eko Trust. Starting in September 2026, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning, helping pupils achieve their full potential in a vibrant, multi-cultural school environment.

What you'll be doing:

• Teaching all aspects of the Upper Key Stage 2 curriculum through well-planned, engaging, and inclusive lessons.

• Ensuring high standards of pupil progress, behaviour, and wellbeing.

• Contributing to team planning, assessment, and moderation.

• Collaborating with colleagues, parents, and carers to support pupil success.

What we're looking for:

We’re seeking a dedicated professional who:

• Has significant experience teaching Upper Key Stage 2 and a strong understanding of the curriculum.

• Sets high expectations for all pupils and is committed to raising standards.

• Designs and delivers effective lessons tailored to meet diverse pupil needs.

• Demonstrates excellent classroom practice and effective behaviour management.

• Communicates effectively with children, colleagues, and parents/carers, and is passionate about making a difference.

About the team:

Hackney New Primary School is part of Compass Eko Trust, a collaborative multi-academy trust that empowers every member of its community to learn, be ambitious and be resilient. You’ll work alongside highly engaged colleagues who thrive in a happy, friendly environment and share best practices across the trust.

At Compass Eko Trust, every member of our community is empowered to learn, to be ambitious and to be resilient.

• Our schools are vibrant and multi-cultural centres of learning

• Our children are happy and love actively learning 

• We are proud of our schools and excited by what we can achieve together.

What we offer:

• Excellent opportunities for continuing professional development and career progression within the trust.

• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

• Access to wellbeing support via SAS (School Advisory Service).

• Convenient public transport links via Haggerston station.

About Hackney New Primary School:

Located in the heart of Hackney, London, our school is a vibrant and multi-cultural centre of learning where children are happy and love actively engaging in their education. We are proud of our school community and excited about what we can achieve together.

Safer Recruitment Statement:

Hackney New Primary School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, qualifications, experience checks, medical clearance, enhanced DBS checks, social media checks and documentary evidence showing your entitlement to work in the UK.

If shortlisted there will be an observation, written task, interview and a planning activity. During the interview your motives for working in a school setting will be explored. Knowing that racism, sexism and other forms of discrimination exist, we promote justice, fairness and equality in all areas of school life. All backgrounds and groups, including those with disabilities, are welcome to apply.

How to Apply:

Please note that CV applications will not be considered. To apply, contact Nurzahan Mohammed at hnpsinfo@ekotrust.org.uk for further details and an application pack.

Address: Hackney New Primary School, 2 Downham Road, London, N1 5FR

Tel: 020 3019 3470

Email: hnpsinfo@ekotrust.org.uk

Website: www.hackneynewprimaryschool.org

Equal Opportunities:

Knowing that racism, sexism, and other forms of discrimination exist, we promote justice, fairness, and equality in all areas of school life. All backgrounds and groups, including those with disabilities, are welcome to apply.