Year 6 Class Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel Ltd is seeking a Year 6 Teacher for September 2026 in Shepton Mallet, Somerset. This full-time, fixed-term role covers the full academic year and focuses on preparing pupils for SATs within a structured, supportive learning environment.

The ideal candidate holds QTS and has Upper Key Stage 2 experience, with strong planning, communication and organisational skills to drive pupil progress and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching in Upper Key Stage 2 (preferably Year 6).
• Strong SATs preparation and assessment understanding.
• Proactive and positive behaviour management approach.
• Skilled in thoughtful, well-paced lesson planning.
• Committed to supporting pupils academically and pastorally.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching across the Year 6 curriculum.
• Plan engaging lessons to meet all learners' needs.
• Prepare pupils for SATs and track progress.
• Maintain high behaviour expectations with positive strategies.
• Assess and report pupil progress per school policies.
• Collaborate with colleagues, support staff and leadership.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents and carers.

Skills

SATs preparation

Behaviour management

Lesson planning

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Job Title: Year 6 Teacher (Full-Time)
Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Fixed-term for the full academic year
Salary: M1 - M6 (dependent on experience)
Location: Shepton Mallet, Somerset

About the Role:

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 6 Teacher to join our team from September 2026 for the full academic year. This is a full-time position with full teaching responsibilities, offering an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact in pupils’ final year of primary education.

The successful candidate will play a key role in preparing pupils for their SATs while ensuring a supportive, engaging, and structured learning environment that enables all learners to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality teaching and learning across the Year 6 curriculum
• Plan and deliver well-structured, engaging lessons that meet the needs of all learners
• Prepare pupils effectively for SATs, tracking progress and addressing gaps in learning
• Establish and maintain high expectations for behaviour using positive and proactive strategies
• Assess, monitor, and report on pupil progress in line with school policies
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and leadership
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents, and carers

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Have experience teaching in Upper Key Stage 2 (preferably Year 6)
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of SATs preparation and assessment
• Show a proactive and positive approach to behaviour management
• Be skilled in thoughtful, well‑paced lesson planning
• Be committed to supporting pupils both academically and pastorally
• Have excellent communication and organisational skills

Safeguarding & Recruitment Process:

This role is subject to full vetting checks through Teaching Personnel, including an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend a formal interview process, which will include a lesson observation at the school.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training.

All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.