Primary Teacher

SMART Education Recruitment; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Long-term and day-to-day work

Variety of school placements

Job summary

Smart Education are a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND, Nursery Nurses and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children Location-based primary teaching

Qualifications

• QTS is essential.
• At least 6 months UK classroom teaching experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum.
• Confident teaching across EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to differentiate teaching for a range of abilities and additional needs.
• Positive, adaptable and professional approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• References covering your most recent 24 months.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to have one processed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the Primary National Curriculum.
• Teach across EYFS, KS1 or KS2 depending on your experience.
• Differentiate and adapt lessons to meet varied learning needs.
• Assess, monitor and support pupil progress.
• Maintain high expectations for learning and behaviour.
• Support pupils’ academic, social and emotional development.
• Follow existing lesson plans and classroom routines when covering short-term needs.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants and other school staff.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Uphold safeguarding procedures at all times.

Skills

QTS

UK classroom exp

Primary Curriculum

Differentiation

Behaviour management

Communication

References

DBS check

Job description

Are you a passionate Primary Teacher looking for your next opportunity? If so, this flexible teaching role in Burton-on-Trent could be exactly what you’re looking for.

This is an excellent opportunity to inspire young learners, build valuable experience across different school settings and make a positive impact on children’s education. Whether you are looking for a long-term teaching position or prefer the flexibility of day-to-day supply, there are opportunities to suit your availability and career goals.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive daily pay of £140 – £253
• Full-time, part-time and flexible working options
• Long-term placements and day-to-day work available
• Opportunities across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2
• Experience working within a variety of local primary schools
• Flexibility to choose opportunities that suit your experience and availability

The Role

As a Primary Teacher, you will be responsible for creating an engaging, inclusive and positive learning environment where pupils are encouraged to achieve their potential. Your duties may include:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with the Primary National Curriculum
• Teaching across EYFS, KS1 or KS2 depending on your experience
• Adapting and differentiating lessons to meet individual learning needs
• Assessing, monitoring and supporting pupil progress
• Maintaining high expectations for learning and behaviour
• Supporting pupils’ academic, social and emotional development
• Following existing lesson plans and classroom routines when providing short-term cover
• Working collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and other school staff
• Creating a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Upholding school safeguarding procedures at all times

Skills and Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
• At least 6 months’ UK classroom teaching experience
• Strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum
• Confidence teaching within EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• Ability to differentiate teaching for a range of abilities and additional needs
• Positive, adaptable and professional approach
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Ability to provide references covering your most recent 24 months
• Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service or willingness to have one processed

Location and Package

Based in Burton-on-Trent and surrounding areas

• Daily rate: £140.00 – £253.00
• Flexible start from October 2026
• Contract, temporary, long-term and flexible opportunities available
• Full-time and part-time options

If you are ready to take the next step as a Primary Teacher and want the opportunity to inspire children while enjoying flexibility around the type of work you accept, we would love to hear from you.

About Smart Education

Smart Education are a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND, Nursery Nurses and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children