Primary School Teacher

Milk Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Fast-track registration

Flexible working opportunities

Culture-matched placements

Priority Partnership network

CPD courses through Milk Academy

Free PSHE resources

Educator wellbeing resources

Handover notes & school guides

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

Milk Education is seeking passionate Primary Teachers to join our partner schools across Leeds from September 2026, offering flexible, long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities that match your experience and career goals.

You’ll be delivering engaging lessons, supporting pupil development and creating a positive classroom environment in a range of Leeds primary schools. Roles include day-to-day, short-term, long-term and temp-to-perm placements with APSCo compliance and ongoing support.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching in a primary school.
• Strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum and effective teaching strategies.
• A genuine passion for education and supporting children to achieve their full potential.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• A patient, enthusiastic and adaptable approach to teaching.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and work effectively as part of a wider school team.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging, creative and inclusive lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Differentiating learning to meet the individual needs, abilities and learning styles of all pupils.
• Creating a positive, safe and inclusive classroom environment where every child feels valued and supported.
• Monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress and using this information to inform future teaching.
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs, including SEND, where appropriate.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting pupils’ social, emotional and personal development.
• Building strong and positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and wider school staff.
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants, support staff and school leaders to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.
• Contributing to the wider life of the school and supporting extracurricular activities where appropriate.
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Primary curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Communication skills

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Behaviour management

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent

Job description

Milk Education is seeking passionate Primary Teachers to join our partner schools across Leeds from September 2026, offering flexible, long-term and temp-to-perm opportunities that match your experience and career goals.

About Us

Milk Education is more than a supply partner – we’re a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support.

We’re currently recruiting for Primary Teachers to work in our partner primary schools across Leeds on a day-to-day, short-term, long-term or temp-to-perm basis, starting September 2026.

You’ll be joining supportive and inclusive schools across Leeds that are committed to creating a positive learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their full potential. Whether you’re looking for flexible supply work, a long-term placement or a permanent opportunity, we can help you find the right school and role to suit your experience and career goals.

As a Primary Teacher, you’ll be responsible for delivering engaging and inclusive lessons, supporting pupils’ academic and personal development, and creating a positive classroom environment where every child can thrive.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging, creative and inclusive lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Differentiating learning to meet the individual needs, abilities and learning styles of all pupils.
• Creating a positive, safe and inclusive classroom environment where every child feels valued and supported.
• Monitoring, assessing and recording pupil progress and using this information to inform future teaching.
• Supporting pupils with additional learning needs, including SEND, where appropriate.
• Encouraging positive behaviour and promoting pupils’ social, emotional and personal development.
• Building strong and positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and wider school staff.
• Working collaboratively with teaching assistants, support staff and school leaders to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.
• Contributing to the wider life of the school and supporting extracurricular activities where appropriate.
• Maintaining high standards of safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Requirements or Skills:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching within a primary school setting.
• Strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum and effective teaching strategies.
• A genuine passion for education and supporting children to achieve their full potential.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour management skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills.
• A patient, enthusiastic and adaptable approach to teaching.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and work effectively as part of a wider school team.
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm opportunities available.
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance.
• Flexible working opportunities to suit your lifestyle.
• Culture-matched placements.
• Priority Partnership school network access.
• CPD courses and accredited training through Milk Academy.
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and classroom resources.
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and community hub access.
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and school guides.
• 24/7 support from your dedicated consultant.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website.

Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.