Primary Teacher

Career Teachers; Castleford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education agency is seeking a dedicated Primary Teacher for a vibrant Infant School in Castleford. This full-time role involves delivering high-quality education to Year 1 students, fostering a positive and engaging learning environment. The school values respect, kindness, and collaboration, ensuring each child reaches their full potential. The successful candidate will enjoy competitive pay and a supportive community while contributing to a nurturing atmosphere. If you're passionate about education and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Weekly Pay

Guaranteed Pay Schemes

Dedicated Consultant

Affinity Extra Discounts

Friendly Service

Online Time Sheets

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and relevant teaching qualifications required.
• Experience teaching in Key Stage 1, preferably Year 1.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Communication Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Planning

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Relevant Teaching Qualifications

Job description

Primary Teacher

Pay Scale: 140 - 225 per day

Start Date: May 2025

Location: Castleford WF11

Full-time role

Career Teachers are working with a lovely Infant School based in Castleford, who require a Year 1 Teacher to start in May. The assignment will run until the end of the Academic year in July. The school is an inclusive 2 form-entry with supportive staff who work together to ensure the very best outcomes for their classes.

This is a vibrant and nurturing school dedicated to providing a supportive and stimulating environment for their young learners. They are committed to fostering a love of learning and ensuring every child reaches their full potential. The school community is built on strong values of respect, kindness, and collaboration.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality education to Year 1 students, creating a positive and engaging learning environment, and supporting the individual needs of each child in this Primary School.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and effective lessons in line with the National Curriculum
• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
• Assess and monitor student progress, providing constructive feedback to support their development
• Implement effective behaviour management strategies to promote a positive learning atmosphere
• Collaborate with colleagues, parents, and external agencies to support student learning and well-being
• Participate in school events, extra-curricular activities, and professional development opportunities

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and relevant teaching qualifications
• Experience teaching in Key Stage 1, preferably Year 1
• Strong understanding of the National Curriculum and effective teaching practices
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Commitment to continuous professional development and collaboration

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working with children with Special Educational Needs (SEN)
• Proficiency in using educational technology to enhance learning
• Creative and innovative teaching approaches

Why choose Career Teachers?

• Competitive weekly pay
• Assignments paid to a scale after 12 weeks (AWR)
• Friendly and honest service
• Online time sheets
• Your own dedicated consultant
• Guaranteed pay schemes
• Genuine refer a friend scheme
• Affinity Extra - Thousands of discounts on multiple high street shops including coffee and cinemas, plus other benefits and a Health & Well-being portal.

These benefits are applicable to those who are working with Career Teachers. You will gain access to the Affinity Extra this portal once you start working with us.

Career Teachers are a leading national education agency that specialise in the recruitment of long term and daily supply teachers and support staff. As a teacher or teaching assistant, you will have a dedicated consultant who will support you with your career and who will give you access to a variety of opportunities that suit your needs.

All roles will require an enhanced criminal record disclosure (DBS), although we can help with this process a new application is required if your current DBS is not on the update service, and reference checks.

If the above role is just what you're looking for, then please send across your CV by clicking the apply button. If not, we are recruiting for a range of opportunities that might excite you - get in touch!

At Career Teachers we are fully compliant with Agency Worker Regulations, ensuring you receive equal treatment for pay and conditions after a 12 week qualifying period. Please ask for further details.

All quoted rates are inclusive of 12.07% holiday pay.

Important Notice: In order for you to be successful in applying for the above position you should be eligible to work in the UK, or hold a relevant work visa. Safeguarding, quality and integrity are at the heart of what we do. During the application process you are required to:

- Attend an interview in person;

- Give details for us to complete Reference checks;

- Provide an Enhanced DBS disclosure

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within education. We have a policy, as a matter of courtesy, to respond to all applications within three working days. However, because of the volume of applications, we are sometimes unable to reply to individual enquiries. If we have not contacted you within this specified time your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion, we encourage you to please apply for any other position that you may see in the future. Thank you. Career Teachers is a Recruitment Business and is advertising this vacancy on behalf of one of its Clients.