Primary Teacher – Darlington

Milk Education; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily pay

Darlington area opportunities

Long-term, full-time roles

Fast-track registration

Perks Portal access

CPD courses

Wellbeing support

School prep pack

Dedicated consultant support

Job summary

Milk Education is working with welcoming primary schools across Darlington and the surrounding areas and is recruiting passionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated Primary Teachers to join schools from September 2026.

Whether you’re an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher, we’d love to hear from you. We have long‑term, full‑time opportunities with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate, delivering engaging lessons and building a positive classroom environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching within a Primary School setting is desirable.
• ECTs are encouraged to apply.
• Strong knowledge of the Primary curriculum.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Strong understanding of assessment and pupil progress.
• Passion for delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and support pupils.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the Primary curriculum.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Assess, monitor, and record pupil progress.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers, and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and the wider school team.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times.

Skills

QTS or equivalent qualification

Experience in Primary School

ECTs encouraged

Primary curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Assessment and pupil progress

Communication & organisation

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Job description

Primary Teacher – Darlington

Milk Education is working with a number of welcoming and supportive Primary Schools across Darlington and the surrounding areas and is looking to recruit passionate, enthusiastic, and dedicated Primary Teachers to join schools from September 2026.

Whether you’re an experienced Primary Teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to develop your teaching career, we’d love to hear from you. We have a range of long-term, full-time opportunities available, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You’ll play a vital role in delivering engaging, high-quality lessons and creating a positive classroom environment where every child feels supported, encouraged, and able to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the Primary curriculum.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Assess, monitor, and record pupil progress.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers, and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and the wider school team.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management.
• Support pupils with SEND and additional learning needs.
• Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching within a Primary School setting is desirable.
• ECTs are encouraged to apply.
• Strong knowledge of the Primary curriculum.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Strong understanding of assessment and pupil progress.
• Passion for delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and support pupils.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

What Milk Education Offers

• Competitive daily pay of £145.00 – £232.57 per day.
• Opportunities across Darlington and surrounding areas.
• Long-term, full-time opportunities with the potential to become permanent.
• Fast-track registration and compliance process.
• Five-star rated education agency with strong local school partnerships.
• Access to our Perks Portal with discounts and exclusive offers.
• Over 1,000 free and discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy.
• Free PSHE lesson plans and teaching resources.
• Educator wellbeing support and wellbeing hub access.
• School Preparation Pack.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant.

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and compliance checks in line with the DfE’s Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and APSCo standards.

Milk Education is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.