Primary Teacher

Randstad Education; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Class Teacher for a permanent role in Lichfield, UK. The ideal candidate must have Qualified Teacher Status and successful experience in teaching Key Stage 2. Responsibilities include contributing to curriculum design, managing assessments, and mentoring Early Career Teachers. Benefits include career advancement opportunities and a competitive salary structure. This position is perfect for ambitious educators looking to make a meaningful impact in their student's education.

Benefits

Access to specialist CPD training

Refer a friend bonus of £300 in vouchers

Weekly salary payment

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching a class within Key Stage 2 in the UK.
• Detailed knowledge of UK assessment frameworks and cycles.
• Ability to plan challenging, cross-curricular lessons.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to curriculum design and review for Key Stage area.
• Implement the school's termly assessment cycle and report data.
• Design targeted intervention plans for pupils needing extra support.
• Mentor Early Career Teachers or student teachers.
• Organise and lead extracurricular clubs to enhance engagement.
• Manage and audit resources for subject specialism.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Curriculum design

Assessment knowledge

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Do you believe in embedding mastery techniques to ensure every child achieves deep, sustained knowledge acquisition across the curriculum?

Can you skillfully utilise the local environment and community resources to enrich the curriculum outside the classroom walls?

Are you ready to join a supportive team where challenging the status quo and bringing fresh, evidence-based teaching ideas is actively encouraged?

At Randstad Education, we look beyond the placement. We are committed to building long-term teaching careers, offering unparalleled support, professional development opportunities, and exclusive access to the best vacancies amongst our partner schools across the West Midlands.

This well-established and academically ambitious primary school, located in a highly desirable area of Staffordshire, prides itself on delivering a rich, knowledge-based curriculum. They offer exceptional Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and boast excellent modern facilities. The leadership team values innovation and provides a clear pathway for dedicated teachers looking to take on leadership roles or specialise in curriculum development. They are seeking a highly motivated practitioner for a permanent role.

Roles & Responsibilities

The Class Teacher will be responsible for:

• Curriculum Mapping: Contribute to the ongoing design and review of a specific Key Stage curriculum area, ensuring clear progression and high academic rigour.




• Assessment Cycles: Implement and manage the school's termly assessment cycle (formative and summative), accurately grading and reporting pupil attainment data.




• Intervention Planning: Design and monitor targeted intervention plans for pupils requiring additional academic support, collaborating with the SENCo and TA team.




• Mentoring: Potentially mentor an Early Career Teacher (ECT) or a student teacher, contributing to the development of future teaching talent.




• Extracurricular: Organise and lead at least one extracurricular club (e.g., Computing, Sport, Debate) to enhance pupil engagement outside of core curriculum hours.




• Resource Oversight: Effectively manage and audit the allocation and use of resources for a subject specialism across the key stage.

School Requirements

The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria:

• Certification: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is mandatory.




• Experience: Proven, successful experience teaching a class within Key Stage 2 in the UK.




• Assessment Familiarity: Detailed working knowledge of current UK assessment frameworks and cycles (e.g., SATS preparation).




• Skills: Exceptional communication skills, suitable for detailed feedback to pupils, parents, and Governors.




• Curriculum Design: Demonstrated ability to plan challenging, multi-faceted lessons that embed cross-curricular links.




• Compliance: Must possess a current Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

Benefits of Working with Randstad

• Career Advancement: Access to specialist CPD training to support subject leadership aspirations.




• Reward Scheme: Refer a friend and receive £300 in Love2Shop vouchers (T&Cs apply).




• Competitive Salary: Paid weekly through a reliable payroll system.




• Support: Dedicated consultant support, offering guidance and advocacy throughout your career.

Apply Now!

If you are an ambitious Primary Teacher seeking a permanent, career-defining role, we urge you to apply today.

For further information, feel free to call us on 01132462500 or email us at [e-mail]