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KS2 Phase leader and Year 6 Teacher, ACADEMICS
KS2 Phase Lead & Year 6 Teacher – Outstanding Opportunity in Wandsworth (September 2026 Start)
Are you an experienced Year 6 or Upper Key Stage 2 (KS2) Teacher looking for an exciting new opportunity from September 2026? Do you want to inspire pupils through a crucial stage of their education while developing your leadership career?
We are seeking a qualified Primary Teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) who is confident in preparing pupils for their SATs and the transition to secondary school, and ready to step into a rewarding KS2 Phase Lead role within a high-performing and supportive primary school.
Role Details
- Position: KS2 Phase Lead & Year 6 Class Teacher
- Start Date: September 2026
- Location: Wandsworth Borough
- Status: M3 – M6 (Authority Allowance) + TLR (Teaching and Leadership Responsibilities) Available
- OFSTED Rating: Good
- School Type: 1 Form Entry Primary School
Academics is partnering with this highly regarded primary school in Wandsworth seeking to appoint an ambitious, passionate, and dedicated KS2 Phase Lead and Year 6 Teacher.
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This exceptional role is ideal for an experienced Upper KS2 teacher taking their next step into middle leadership or a current Phase Lead seeking a new challenge.
As KS2 Phase Lead, you will:
- Ensure high standards of teaching and learning across Key Stage 2
- Lead a Year 6 class with enthusiasm and confidence
- Guide pupils to feel motivated, supported, and fully prepared for SATs and secondary education
The school prides itself on:
- An inclusive ethos
- A supportive leadership team
- Strong community values
- Valued staff
- Carefully managed workload
- Meaningful professional development
Teacher Benefits
- Excellent CPD and leadership development opportunities
- Supportive and approachable senior leadership team
- Collaborative, shared planning across year groups and phases (inclusive practice)
- Warm and friendly staff culture
- Enthusiastic, respectful pupils
- High-quality resources and well-equipped classrooms
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Key Responsibilities
The successful KS2 Phase Lead will:
- Deliver engaging, creative, and differentiated lessons
- Prepare pupils effectively for SATs and end-of-Key Stage 2 assessments
- Use assessment data strategically to raise attainment and progress
- Lead, support, and inspire colleagues across KS2
- Maintain consistently high expectations for behaviour and achievement
- Foster a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment
Key Requirements
- Strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum and SATs expectations
- Reflective, proactive, and adaptable leadership approach
Applicants are warmly welcomed from experienced KS2 teachers with QTS who are passionate about influencing and enhancing learning in a supportive, ambitious school community.
If you are ready for your next exciting career step in Wandsworth, apply today with your up-to-date curriculum vitae (CV).
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