Primary Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Leyland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd in Leyland seeks a Primary Teacher to cover maternity leave for the 2026/2027 academic year starting from October Half Term in a welcoming mainstream primary school.

You will deliver engaging lessons, assess pupil progress, and collaborate with colleagues to maintain high standards of learning and behaviour throughout the year.

QTS required; DBS updates; Main Pay Scale; dedicated support and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• QTS is required and suitable for primary teaching roles.
• Experience teaching in primary education.
• Strong knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Excellent behaviour management skills.
• Commitment to providing high-quality education for all pupils.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver outstanding lessons.
• Promote high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
• Assess and track pupil progress.
• Differentiate learning activities to support all abilities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external agencies.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive classroom environment.

Skills

Plan lessons

Behaviour management

Differentiation

Team collaboration

Education

QTS

Job description

Primary Teacher - Leyland

Job Title: Primary Teacher
Location: Leyland
Length of Role: 2026/2027 Academic Year (Starting from October Half Term)
Pay Rate: Main Pay Scale (MPS)
Type of Setting: Mainstream Primary School

Primary Teacher Opportunity - Leyland

A highly supportive mainstream primary school in Leyland is looking to appoint an enthusiastic Primary Teacher to cover a maternity leave during the 2026/2027 academic year. The role will commence from October half term and provides an excellent opportunity to join a dedicated teaching team.

The successful teacher will play a key role in ensuring pupils continue to receive an engaging and high-quality education throughout the academic year.

Key Duties

• Plan, prepare, and deliver outstanding lessons.
• Promote high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
• Assess and track pupil progress.
• Differentiate learning activities to support all abilities.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, parents, and external agencies.
• Maintain a safe and inclusive classroom environment.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Previous experience teaching within primary education.
• Strong knowledge of effective teaching and learning strategies.
• Excellent behaviour management skills.
• Commitment to providing high-quality education for all pupils.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Why Apply?

• Paid in line with the Main Pay Scale.
• Full academic year maternity cover role.
• Welcoming and supportive school setting.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Excellent resources and teaching support.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
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