Year 6 Teacher

Smile Education; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Year 6 Teacher to join a primary school in Burton upon Trent from January until July 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering high-quality lessons, with a strong focus on KS2 SATs preparation. Ideal candidates should possess QTS or equivalent teaching qualifications and have recent Year 6 teaching experience. This full-time role offers a supportive environment aimed at raising pupil attainment.

Qualifications

• Must hold QTS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Recent experience teaching Year 6 required.
• Demonstrated understanding of KS2 SATs frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality lessons for Year 6.
• Prepare pupils for end-of-year assessments.

Skills

Strong understanding of KS2 SATs

Teaching experience in Year 6

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Education

QTS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Smile Education are recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded primary school in Burton-on-Trent, part of the Endeavour Multi Academy Trust, who are seeking a dedicated and experienced Year 6 Teacher to join their team from January until July 2026.

About the Role:

This is a full‑time teaching position within Year 6, where you will take full responsibility for planning, delivering, and assessing high‑quality lessons. The successful candidate must have a strong knowledge of KS2 SATs and have recent experience teaching Year 6, with a proven ability to support pupils’ progress and prepare them effectively for end‑of‑year assessments.

What the School Offers:

A nurturing place where everyone is valued along with the skills, thoughts and knowledge they bring. A place where everyone feels listened to; that they have a voice and that they belong. All are celebrated.

A positive community to be proud to attend and that instils a love of learning and where memories are made. We have pride we are, or have been, members of the Tower View family.

A centre of excellence where all achieve success and aspire to be the best they can be. We aim high to achieve our own personal successes.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold QTS or equivalent teaching qualification
• Have recent experience teaching in Year 6
• Demonstrate strong understanding of KS2 SATs frameworks and expectations
• Be committed, organised, and confident in raising pupil attainment
• Be able to work collaboratively within a supportive team

Safeguarding & Compliance Requirements:

• A minimum of two references covering the past two years
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for a new DBS through Smile Education
• Right to work checks
• An interview with Smile Education
• You may also be required to meet with the school prior to the January start date

How to Apply:

If you are a passionate and knowledgeable Year 6 Teacher with the skills to support pupils through their SATs year, we would love to hear from you. Apply today through Smile Education to join this fantastic school and the wider Endeavour Multi Academy Trust.

We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.