Primary Teacher

Smile Education Recruitment; Hyde; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Full-time and long-term opportunities

Education consultant

CPD opportunities

Joining bonus after 10 days

Referral bonus

Job summary

Smile Education is recruiting a dedicated Primary Teacher to join a welcoming Hyde primary school from September 2026.

You'll plan and deliver engaging lessons, adapt to different abilities, maintain high standards of behaviour, assess progress, support SEND, and work closely with teaching assistants and parents.

QTS or UK teaching qualification, at least 6 months UK classroom experience, and a commitment to safeguarding are essential.

Qualifications

• QTS or recognised UK teaching qualification.
• Minimum 6 months' UK classroom experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum.
• Ability to create engaging and differentiated lessons.
• Commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons.
• Adapt teaching to meet different abilities and learning needs.
• Create a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and pupil engagement.
• Assess and monitor children’s progress and attainment.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Communicate effectively with parents, carers and colleagues.

Skills

QTS/UK qualification

UK classroom experience

Strong communication

Classroom management

Safeguarding focus

Education

QTS or UK teaching qualification

Job description

Location: Hyde, Greater ManchesterStart Date: September 2026Contract: Full-Time | Long-TermPay: £140–£200 per day, dependent on experience

Inspire, Engage and Empower Young Learners

Smile Education is working with a welcoming and ambitious primary school in Hyde, Greater Manchester, to recruit a dedicated Primary Teacher to join their team from September 2026.

Situated in the Tameside area, Hyde offers a well-connected location with a strong local community and easy access to surrounding areas including Denton, Dukinfield, Stalybridge and Ashton-under-Lyne. The area combines a traditional town-centre feel with plenty of green spaces and access to the beautiful Peak District, making it an attractive location for teachers looking for opportunities across East Manchester and the wider Greater Manchester area.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate teacher who wants to make a genuine difference to children's learning and development. You will join a supportive school community where high expectations, inclusion and pupil wellbeing are at the heart of everything they do.

Whether you are an experienced Primary Teacher or an ECT with relevant UK classroom experience, we would love to hear from you.

The Opportunity

As a Primary Teacher, you will play a key role in creating an exciting and purposeful learning environment where children feel confident, supported and motivated to achieve.

You will be responsible for:

• Planning and delivering engaging, high-quality lessons.
• Adapting teaching to meet different abilities and learning needs.
• Creating a positive, inclusive classroom environment.
• Maintaining high standards of behaviour and pupil engagement.
• Assessing and monitoring children's progress and attainment.
• Providing appropriate support and challenge to ensure pupils reach their potential.
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Building strong, positive relationships with pupils.
• Working closely with teaching assistants and colleagues.
• Communicating effectively with parents, carers and other professionals.
• Contributing to school events, activities and the wider school community.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognised UK teaching qualification.
• Recent experience teaching within a UK primary school.
• A minimum of 6 months' UK classroom experience.
• Strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum.
• Excellent classroom management and organisational skills.
• The ability to create engaging and differentiated lessons.
• A nurturing, enthusiastic and positive approach.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• A genuine passion for helping children learn, grow and succeed.
• ECTs are encouraged to apply where they have relevant UK classroom experience and the opportunity is appropriate for their career stage.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this position, you will need:

• QTS or a recognised UK teaching qualification.
• At least 6 months' UK classroom experience.
• The right to work in the UK.
• An Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Smile Education.
• Two years of satisfactory employment and/or education references.
• At least one suitable reference relating to working with children.
• Completion of all required safeguarding and compliance checks.
• Please note: Smile Education is unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Registration & Safeguarding

Safeguarding is at the centre of everything we do at Smile Education.

• Enhanced DBS checks.
• Right to Work verification.
• Identity checks.
• Qualification verification.
• Employment and professional references.
• Safeguarding checks.
• Online searches where required under Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
• Providing your documents and reference details as early as possible can help us get you cleared and ready for work without unnecessary delays.

Why Work With Smile Education?

When you join Smile Education, you'll receive dedicated support throughout your recruitment journey, including:

• £140–£200 per day, paid weekly.
• Full-time and long-term teaching opportunities.
• Access to opportunities across a range of primary schools in the Hyde and wider Tameside area.
• A dedicated education consultant.
• Regular updates on suitable vacancies.
• Support throughout registration and compliance.
• Access to professional development and CPD opportunities.
• Opportunities to build your experience across a range of primary schools.
• £100 Joining Bonus after completing your first 10 days of work.*
• £200 Referral Bonus when you refer a friend or colleague who completes the qualifying period.*

If you're a passionate Primary Teacher looking for a new opportunity in Hyde from September 2026, we'd love to hear from you.

Whether you're an experienced teacher looking for a new challenge or an ECT ready to take the next step in your career, Smile Education can support you every step of the way.

Terms and qualifying conditions apply to joining and referral bonuses.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications