Primary Teacher

SMART Education Recruitment Ltd; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart Education are seeking Primary Teachers for opportunities across Lichfield, offering daily rates from £140 to £253 and both full-time, part-time, and flexible positions. You could work day-to-day or take on longer-term assignments within EYFS, KS1, or KS2, with options to gain experience in different schools and year groups.

Ideal candidates will have QTS, at least 6 months of UK classroom experience, and a strong grasp of the Primary National Curriculum, with safeguarding and pupil welfare

Qualifications

• QTS is required.
• Minimum of 6 months UK classroom teaching experience.
• Solid knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum.
• Experience within EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2.
• References covering your most recent 24 months.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Taking responsibility for a class within EYFS, KS1 or KS2.
• Delivering creative and engaging lessons across the curriculum.
• Picking up existing planning and ensuring continuity of learning.
• Planning sequences of lessons during longer-term assignments.
• Adjusting activities so that all pupils can access and enjoy their learning.
• Providing appropriate challenge and support for different abilities.
• Creating clear expectations and positive classroom routines.
• Assessing learning and identifying next steps.
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Working closely with Teaching Assistants to maximise classroom support.

Skills

Classroom experience

Communication skills

Organisation

Behaviour management

SEND support

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Love teaching but looking for more choice over where, when and how you work? We are looking to connect with Primary Teachers across Lichfield who are ready for their next classroom opportunity.

You may be looking for a class of your own on a longer-term basis, want to experience different schools before making your next career move, or simply want teaching to fit better around your life. We have opportunities across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, with both regular and flexible work available.

Above all, we are looking for Primary Teachers who can walk into a classroom, quickly build rapport with pupils and provide a positive and purposeful day of learning.

What's in it for you?

• Daily rates from £140 - £253
• Full-time and part-time teaching opportunities
• Choose between day-to-day flexibility and longer-term assignments
• Opportunities across EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Gain experience in different primary school environments
• Greater flexibility around your working week
• Explore different schools and year groups before committing to your next permanent move

What will you be doing?

The exact responsibilities will depend on whether you choose day-to-day supply or a longer-term position. As a Primary Teacher, you could be:

• Taking responsibility for a class within EYFS, KS1 or KS2
• Delivering creative and engaging lessons across the curriculum
• Picking up existing planning and ensuring continuity of learning
• Planning sequences of lessons during longer-term assignments
• Adjusting activities so that all pupils can access and enjoy their learning
• Providing appropriate challenge and support for different abilities
• Creating clear expectations and positive classroom routines
• Assessing learning and identifying next steps
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs
• Working closely with Teaching Assistants to maximise classroom support
• Encouraging children to become confident and independent learners
• Ensuring safeguarding and pupil welfare remain at the heart of your practice

What are we looking for?

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• A minimum of 6 months' UK classroom teaching experience
• Secure knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum
• Experience within EYFS, Key Stage 1 and/or Key Stage 2
• The ability to quickly establish yourself within a new classroom
• Confident and consistent behaviour management
• Ability to adapt teaching for different abilities and learning needs
• A creative and enthusiastic approach to teaching
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• References covering your most recent 24 months
• Enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service or willingness to have one processed

Location and Package

• Lichfield and surrounding areas
• £140.00 - £253.00 per day
• Opportunities starting from October 2026
• Day-to-day, short-term and long-term assignments
• Full-time, part-time and flexible work available

If you are a Primary Teacher who still loves being in the classroom but would like more control over what your next teaching role looks like, we would love to speak with you.

About Smart Education

Smart Education are a specialist Education and Early Years agency, recruiting for permanent and temporary roles including Teachers, Teaching Assistants, SEND, Nursery Nurses and Tutors. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity with children.