Primary Teacher

TeacherActive; Rochester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Primary Teacher for roles in Rochester and Gillingham. The ideal candidate will deliver engaging lessons and create a positive classroom environment. Qualifications include QTS and classroom experience. Benefits include market-leading pay and access to CPD courses. Join a supportive team dedicated to education.

Benefits

Guaranteed payment scheme

Access to CPD courses

Referral bonus up to £100

Qualifications

• Hold QTS and have primary school classroom experience.
• Able to manage a class confidently and effectively.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons that excite children.
• Create a positive classroom environment.
• Adapt teaching to meet diverse learning needs.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Adaptability

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Title: Primary Teacher – Rochester & Gillingham

Start Date: January 2026

Salary: Competitive, paid to scale

About Us

At TeacherActive, we are one of the UK’s biggest education recruitment agencies, partnering with Primary Schools across Rochester and Gillingham. We match teachers with great opportunities and support the entire process.

Responsibilities

• Deliver fun, engaging and inspiring lessons that excite children
• Create a warm, positive classroom where everyone feels valued
• Maintain calm, consistent, and fair behaviour management
• Mark student work, give timely feedback and support learning progress
• Collaborate with staff, parents and senior leadership teams
• Adapt teaching to meet diverse learning needs
• Bring energy, creativity and passion to the classroom daily

Qualifications

• Hold QTS (including ECTs)
• Have primary school classroom experience
• Able to manage a class confidently and effectively

Benefits

• Fast and friendly consulting team available 24/7
• Guaranteed payment scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Access to CPD courses via My‑Progression
• Market‑leading pay, paid to scale
• Referral bonus up to £100 for each suitable referral

All PAYE, all simple. No hidden fees.

Equality and Diversity

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business providing temporary and contract job‑seeking services.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now and we’ll be in touch.