Trainee Primary (KS2) Teacher

Town/City:London

Salary/Rate:£22,000 - £30,000

County:London

Course:Phase 1

School Type:Primary

Subject:Key Stage 2

Job ref:SM-KS2-BPS

Post Date:06. 11. 2026

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Partnerships Co-ordinator

Shah Muzir

Partnerships Coordinator

02045822472

ShahM@grad2teach.ac.uk

About the Role

This opportunity is ideal for an enthusiastic graduate trainee, aspiring primary teacher, experienced teaching assistant or career changer who already has practical teaching experience and is ready to progress towards becoming a qualified teacher.

Previous teaching experience is essential for this position.

We are looking for someone who:

Holds a degree and is committed to progressing towards a career in primary teaching.
Has previous teaching experience, ideally within a primary school or Key Stage 2 setting.
Has experience supporting or delivering lessons to groups of pupils or whole classes.
Demonstrates a good understanding of primary education and the Key Stage 2 curriculum.
Is confident supporting pupils with English, Mathematics and other curriculum subjects.
Has experience managing classroom behaviour and creating a positive learning environment.
Can adapt teaching approaches to support pupils with different abilities and learning needs.
Communicates clearly and builds positive relationships with pupils, colleagues and parents.
Is reliable, organised and able to take responsibility within the classroom.
Is receptive to feedback and committed to continuous professional development.
Is motivated to progress towards becoming a qualified primary school teacher.

Applicants may have gained relevant experience through roles such as unqualified teacher, cover supervisor, higher level teaching assistant (HLTA), experienced teaching assistant with teaching responsibilities or another school-based teaching position.

Candidates must be able to demonstrate practical teaching experience and readiness to develop their classroom responsibilities.

Training & Progression

Grad2Teach provides a structured salaried route into teaching, combining practical school-based experience with progressive professional training.

Phase One – Level 4 Qualification

During Phase One, you will work towards the Grad2Teach Level 4 qualification while building on your existing teaching experience within a primary school environment.

Your professional development will be informed by the Core Content Framework (CCF) and Teachers' Standards, helping you develop the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours required for effective teaching.

Your development will include:

Planning and preparing engaging Year 5 lessons.
Classroom and behaviour management.
Effective Key Stage 2 teaching strategies.
Supporting literacy, numeracy and wider curriculum learning.
Differentiation and adaptive teaching.
Assessment and monitoring pupil progress.
Supporting pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
Developing positive classroom relationships.
Safeguarding and professional responsibilities.
Reflective practice and continuous professional development.

Your previous teaching experience will provide a valuable foundation, allowing you to develop your confidence and progress towards greater independence in the classroom.

Phase Two – Independent Teaching and PGCE

Following successful completion of Phase One and subject to programme requirements, trainees can progress into Phase Two of the Grad2Teach teacher training programme.

During Phase Two, you will move towards independent teaching, taking greater responsibility for planning, delivering and assessing lessons.

You will continue developing your classroom practice while progressing towards a PGCE with Coventry University and Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

This structured PGCE route is designed to support your development from an experienced classroom practitioner into a confident, qualified primary school teacher.

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