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Wessex Gardens Primary School · London · Barnet

Job description

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and experience of teaching in Key Stage 2, ideally Year 6.

  • Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and end-of-Key-Stage-2 assessment requirements, including SATs.

  • The ability to deliver engaging, well-paced lessons using clear modelling and the “I do, we do, you do” approach.

  • A strong understanding of how to develop pupils’ reading fluency, comprehension, writing and mathematical understanding.

  • Experience of adapting teaching to meet different needs, including pupils with SEND and those who speak English as an additional language.

  • Effective assessment skills, using evidence of pupils’ learning to identify gaps, plan next steps and provide appropriate challenge.

  • Positive, consistent behaviour management that builds strong relationships and promotes a calm, purposeful classroom.

  • High expectations for every pupil’s achievement, independence and wellbeing.

  • The ability to prepare pupils confidently for the transition to secondary school.

  • Strong communication and teamwork skills, working closely with colleagues, support staff and families.

  • A commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and the welcoming ethos of Wessex Gardens Primary and Nursery School.

  • A reflective approach to teaching and a willingness to contribute to wider school improvement.
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    About this school

    Wessex Gardens Primary School

    Community school · Primary · Ages 2–11

    Not rated
    Pupils
    239
    Avg teacher salary
    £49,133
    Pupil:teacher ratio
    16.9:1

    Average (mean) teacher salary · DfE School Workforce Census 2024/25

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    Ofsted rating key

    OutstandingGoodRequires ImprovementInadequateNot rated

    Not rated= no current Ofsted judgement — typically a new school, a recently-converted academy not yet inspected, or a school type Ofsted doesn’t grade.

    Location

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    London, Barnet, NW11 9RR

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    Contract
    Fixed term or temporary
    Working pattern
    Full time
    Posted
    19 October 2026
    Closing date
    6 November 2026

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