Year 6 Teacher – Barnet

Location: Barnet North London
Job Title: Year 6 Class Teacher
Sector: Primary Education
Contract Type: Full-Time Long-Term (Permanent opportunities available)
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: MPS/UPS (Outer London) dependent on experience

About the School

A well-established high-performing and inclusive primary school in Barnet is seeking a motivated and confident Year 6 Teacher to join their Upper Key Stage 2 team. The school has a strong reputation within the local community for academic success excellent behaviour and a nurturing approach to pupil wellbeing.

The leadership team is experienced visible and highly supportive with a clear focus on staff development and sustainable workload. Teachers are encouraged to collaborate share best practice and develop their professional interests. The school benefits from engaged families who work closely with staff to support pupils throughout their educational journey.

Year 6 is a well-supported year group within the school. Systems for assessment intervention and SATs preparation are well established ensuring pupils are challenged while also supported emotionally during this important transition year. The school places strong emphasis on building resilience independence and confidence preparing pupils effectively for secondary school life.

Classrooms are well-resourced calm and purposeful learning environments. Teaching assistants are experienced and work closely with teachers to deliver targeted interventions and classroom support.

About the Role

As the Year 6 Class Teacher you will take responsibility for leading a Year 6 class through their final year of primary education. You will deliver high-quality teaching across the curriculum with a particular focus on English and mathematics while supporting pupils wider personal and social development.

You will work collaboratively with the Upper Key Stage 2 team senior leaders and support staff to plan engaging lessons analyse pupil progress and implement effective interventions. A balanced and child-centred approach to SATs preparation is central to the role ensuring pupils feel confident supported and motivated.

This role is suitable for experienced Year 6 teachers or confident Key Stage 2 teachers who are ready to step into Upper KS2. Early Career Teachers with strong KS2 experience may also be considered with appropriate mentoring and support.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities as a Year 6 Teacher will include:

Planning and delivering high-quality lessons in line with the National Curriculum
Preparing pupils for end-of-Key-Stage assessments in a structured and supportive way
Teaching reading comprehension writing grammar and mathematics to a high standard
Using formative and summative assessment to track pupil progress
Analysing data to inform planning and targeted interventions
Differentiating learning to meet the needs of all pupils including SEND and EAL
Creating a calm focused and inclusive classroom environment
Promoting positive behaviour independence and resilience
Working closely with teaching assistants to support learning and intervention groups
Supporting pupils emotional wellbeing and transition to secondary school
Communicating effectively with parents and carers
Contributing to staff meetings moderation and whole-school initiatives
Upholding safeguarding health and safety procedures at all times

The Ideal Candidate

The school is seeking a Year 6 Teacher who demonstrates:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience teaching in Key Stage 2
Strong subject knowledge in English and mathematics
Confidence using assessment data to inform teaching
High expectations for pupil achievement and behaviour
Excellent classroom management skills
A calm organised and resilient approach
Strong communication and teamwork skills

Desirable but not essential:

Previous Year 6 or SATs experience
Subject leadership experience or interest
Experience working in an Outer London school

Training Support & Development

The school offers:

A structured induction programme
Ongoing mentoring and CPD
SATs-focused training and assessment support
Collaborative planning opportunities
Clear pathways for career progression

Safeguarding Commitment

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All appointments are subject to enhanced DBS checks references and safeguarding training.

Why Apply

Supportive and experienced leadership
Well-behaved motivated pupils
Clear and realistic SATs expectations
Long-term role with permanent potential
Opportunity to make a lasting impact