Primary Teacher

TeacherActive Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-leading pay rates

Referral scheme – up to £100

CPD courses and qualifications

24/7 consultant support

Job summary

TeacherActive Ltd. is seeking an enthusiastic Early Years/Primary Teacher for a long-term role in Derby (DE21). The position focuses on delivering the EYFS curriculum, planning creative activities, and using AfL to monitor progress toward Learning Goals. A QTS and a nurturing, adaptive teaching style are essential.

The role offers on-site, full-time hours with PAYE payroll and market-leading pay rates, plus CPD opportunities and referral incentives.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required; applications welcomed from Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum, Early Learning Goals and effective phonics teaching.
• Understanding of continuous provision, creative play and how these can be used to develop purposeful learning.
• Confidence using observations, AfL and scaffolding to identify and support children's next steps.
• Knowledge of SEND and the ability to adapt teaching to meet a range of individual learning needs.
• Creative, nurturing and enthusiastic approach to Early Years education. A driving licence would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver the EYFS curriculum and develop continuous provision.
• Create learning opportunities through play and observation-based assessment for learning (AfL).
• Support children’s progress and identify next steps to meet Early Learning Goals.
• Adapt teaching to meet individual needs and support SEND learners.

Skills

AfL

Phonics

Creative teaching

Education

QTS

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

Primary Teacher

Company: TeacherActive Ltd Salary: £140 to £200 a day Hours: Full-time Location: DE21 Working pattern: On-site Job type: Temporary Posting date: 30 Sept 2026 Closing date: 30 Oct 2026

TeacherActive is working with a welcoming primary school in Derby (DE21) to recruit an enthusiastic Early Years Teacher for a long‑term position. The school is looking for a teacher who can bring energy and creativity into the Early Years classroom while providing the structure, consistency and nurturing environment young children need to thrive.

This Early Years Teacher position will involve planning and delivering the EYFS curriculum, developing purposeful continuous provision and creating opportunities for children to learn through play. You will use observations and Assessment for Learning (AfL) to identify next steps, scaffold activities for different levels of ability and monitor progress towards the Early Learning Goals. Strong phonics knowledge and an understanding of SEND and adaptive teaching will be important in ensuring every child can participate, progress and build confidence.

Required qualifications and experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), with applications welcomed from Early Career Teachers (ECTs).
• Strong knowledge of the EYFS curriculum, Early Learning Goals and effective phonics teaching.
• An understanding of continuous provision, creative play and how these can be used to develop purposeful learning.
• Confidence using observations, Assessment for Learning (AfL) and scaffolding to identify and support children's next steps.
• Knowledge of SEND and the ability to adapt teaching to meet a range of individual learning needs.
• A creative, nurturing and enthusiastic approach to Early Years education. A driving licence would be beneficial.

In return for the above you can expect to receive

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you.
• CPD courses and certificates through the My-Progression channel.
• Market‑leading rates of pay.
• 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 that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

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.

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