Primary School Teachers

TeacherActive

South Yorkshire

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 42,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pay
24/7 consultant support
CPD through My-Progression
Referral scheme up to £100

Job summary

TeacherActive is recruiting a Primary School Teacher to cover across Wakefield and surrounding areas. You will deliver pre-planned lessons for daily cover and adapt planning for longer-term roles, working with KS1 and KS2 as needed.

Strong classroom management and safeguarding knowledge are essential. We welcome both experienced teachers and ECTs for day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities with market-leading rates and 24/7 consultant support.

Qualifications

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Previous UK primary school experience
  • Strong knowledge of the KS1 and/or KS2 curriculum
  • Excellent classroom and behaviour management
  • Confidence adapting learning for different abilities
  • Good safeguarding knowledge
  • A positive and adaptable approach

Responsibilities

  • Teaching across KS1 and/or KS2
  • Delivering pre-planned lessons for day-to-day cover
  • Planning and assessing learning for longer-term positions
  • Differentiating lessons to meet individual pupil needs
  • Maintaining high expectations for behaviour
  • Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
  • Creating a positive and engaging classroom environment

Skills

Classroom management
SEND support
Adaptability
Safeguarding

Education

QTS

Job description

Primary School Teacher

Location: Wakefield & surrounding areas
Start Date: September / ASAP
Salary: £140 £225 per day
Contract: Day-to-Day, Short-Term & Long-Term

Are you a passionate Primary School Teacher looking for your next teaching opportunity across Wakefield?

Are you confident delivering high-quality lessons across KS1 and/or KS2?

Would flexible teaching work allow you to find a better balance while continuing to make an impact in the classroom?

TeacherActive is working closely with primary schools across Wakefield and surrounding areas who are looking for reliable and enthusiastic Primary School Teachers for day-to-day, short-term and long-term positions.

We are interested in hearing from experienced teachers and ECTs who can confidently step into different primary school environments and quickly build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

The successful Primary School Teacher may be responsible for:
  • Teaching across KS1 and/or KS2
  • Delivering pre-planned lessons for day-to-day cover
  • Planning and assessing learning for longer-term positions
  • Differentiating lessons to meet individual pupil needs
  • Maintaining high expectations for behaviour
  • Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
  • Creating a positive and engaging classroom environment
The successful Primary School Teacher will have:
  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
  • Previous UK primary school experience
  • Strong knowledge of the KS1 and/or KS2 curriculum
  • Excellent classroom and behaviour management
  • Confidence adapting learning for different abilities
  • Good safeguarding knowledge
  • A positive and adaptable approach
In return, you can expect:
  • Flexible work around your availability
  • Day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities
  • Market-leading rates of pay
  • A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7
  • CPD courses and certificates through My-Progression
  • TeacherActive Referral Scheme receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured you're paying the correct level of TAX and National Insurance, with no admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you're a Primary School Teacher / Primary Teacher / ECT looking for opportunities across Wakefield, I will be in touch.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.

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