Primary Teacher (Temporary)

Dovetail & Slate; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in the West Midlands seeks a dedicated Primary Teacher to join on a temporary/contract basis. You will plan and deliver lessons across the primary curriculum, adapting methods to meet all pupils' needs, track progress, provide actionable feedback, and work with staff to maintain a calm, well-organised classroom.

Essential qualifications include QTS and primary teaching experience with strong behaviour management.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.
• Experience teaching in a primary setting is essential.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills are essential.
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one is required.
• Desirable: experience across KS1 and KS2.
• Desirable: experience supporting pupils with additional needs.

Responsibilities

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Adapting teaching and resources to meet diverse learning needs.
• Assessing pupil progress and keeping accurate records.
• Managing behaviour positively and maintaining a safe, structured classroom.
• Working with support staff and colleagues to support pupils' learning and wellbeing.

Skills

QTS

Primary teaching experience

Classroom management

DBS Update Service

KS1 experience

KS2 experience

Additional needs support

Job description

Primary Teacher

Temporary | Contract

Location: the West Midlands

Start date: 16 November 2026

About the Role

You'll join an education provider in the West Midlands, teaching primary-aged pupils and taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of your class. You'll plan and deliver lessons across the primary curriculum, adapting your approach so that every child can access the learning.

You'll track progress, give feedback that moves pupils on, and work with colleagues and support staff to keep the classroom calm, positive and well organised.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Adapting teaching and resources to meet the range of needs in your class.
• Assessing pupil progress and keeping accurate records.
• Managing behaviour positively and maintaining a safe, structured classroom.
• Working with support staff and colleagues to support pupils' learning and wellbeing.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching in a primary setting
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or a willingness to apply for one

Desirable (but not essential):

• Experience across both KS1 and KS2
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs

If you're ready to bring your primary teaching to a new class, we'd love to hear from you.