Year 6 Teacher

Flourish Education; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rate

Holiday pay

Pension contributions

Safeguarding training

Refer-a-friend bonus

Placement support

Job summary

Flourish Education is seeking a Year 6 Teacher for a primary school in Cheltenham, starting January on a long‑term basis until July. The role requires QTS and KS2 experience, with responsibility for planning, delivering Year 6 lessons and preparing pupils for SATs, while supporting progress and wellbeing.

You'll work with Teaching Assistants and the wider school team to maintain a positive, inclusive classroom and safeguarding best practice. Salary £174-£240 per day, PAYE benefits included.

Qualifications

• QTS and KS2/Year 6 experience required.
• Experience preparing pupils for Year 6 SATs is desirable.
• Strong classroom management and safeguarding commitment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging Year 6 lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Differentiate teaching to meet varying needs and track pupil progress.
• Provide targeted interventions to support learning gaps.
• Collaborate with Teaching Assistants and staff to ensure consistency.
• Support pupils' social, emotional development and safeguarding.

Skills

Year 6 experience

Classroom management

SATs preparation

Engaging lessons

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Are you an experienced Primary Teacher looking for a rewarding new opportunity?

A welcoming and inclusive Primary School in Cheltenham is seeking a dedicated Year 6 Teacher to join their team full-time, starting in January. The role will run on a long-term basis until the end of the academic year in July.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for the teaching and learning of a Year 6 class, planning and delivering engaging lessons, and helping pupils to achieve their full potential as they prepare for the transition to secondary school. Experience teaching Year 6 and preparing pupils for their SATs assessments would be highly desirable.

As a Year 6 Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

• Planning, preparing and delivering engaging lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Creating a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Delivering effective lessons in preparation for Year 6 SATs assessments.
• Supporting pupils to develop their knowledge and confidence in English, Maths and the wider curriculum.
• Planning and delivering targeted interventions to support pupils who require additional help with their learning.
• Identifying gaps in pupils' knowledge and adapting teaching to address these.
• Differentiating lessons and activities to meet the needs and abilities of all pupils.
• Monitoring and assessing pupil progress, providing feedback and adapting teaching to ensure all learners are supported and challenged.
• Working collaboratively with Teaching Assistants, colleagues and the wider school team to ensure consistency across the year group.
• Supporting pupils' social and emotional development during their final year of Primary School.
• Maintaining a strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.

To be successful in this Year 6 Teacher role, you will need:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Previous experience teaching within a Primary School setting.
• Experience teaching within Key Stage 2, ideally in Year 6.
• Experience preparing pupils for Year 6 SATs assessments would be desirable.
• Confidence in taking full class teaching and planning responsibilities.
• The ability to identify gaps in learning and adapt teaching to meet individual pupil needs.
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to maintain a positive learning environment.
• A confident, engaging and nurturing approach to teaching and learning.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff and the wider school community.
• A strong commitment to safeguarding and pupil wellbeing.
• A DBS on the update service, or issued within the last 12 months.
• A minimum of two excellent references.

Working as a Year 6 Teacher for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• Competitive Salary of £174 - £240 per day, dependent on experience and qualifications.
• Holiday Pay – PAYE candidates accrue 12.07% of their day rate.
• Pension Contributions.
• Free, comprehensive safeguarding and Prevent Duty training, including modules on legislation, FGM, and abuse.
• A refer-a-friend bonus scheme.
• Ongoing support throughout the registration process and during your placement.
• Regular contact from your dedicated Flourish Education consultant.

This Year 6 Teacher position is based in Cheltenham and is accessible by public transport from surrounding areas.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children.