Year 6 Teacher

Supply Desk; Chesham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to ££a

Job summary

Supply Desk in Chesham is seeking a dedicated Year 6 Teacher to inspire and support pupils through engaging, well-structured lessons.

You will deliver core subjects, prepare students for SATs, monitor progress, and work with staff to foster a positive, safeguarding-conscious learning environment.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of Key Stage 2 and Year 6 expectations.
• Excellent classroom management and communication.
• Ability to plan and deliver engaging, inclusive lessons.
• Experience preparing pupils for SATs is desirable.
• Commitment to raising attainment for all abilities.
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and create supportive environment.
• Understanding safeguarding procedures.
• QTS or teaching qualification desirable.
• Current enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging, and inclusive lessons in line with the Key Stage 2 curriculum.
• Teach Year 6 pupils across a range of abilities, supporting them to develop knowledge, skills, confidence, and independence.
• Prepare pupils for SATs, ensuring understanding of key concepts across the curriculum.
• Deliver high-quality teaching across core subjects including English, Mathematics, Science.
• Assess, monitor, and record pupils' progress with constructive feedback.
• Identify learning needs and provide targetted support and interventions.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment encouraging curiosity and independence.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, engagement, and respect.

Skills

Key Stage 2 knowledge

Classroom management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Year 6 Teacher

Location: Chesham

Contract: Full-time

Salary: MPS / UPS

Start Date: October 2026

Application Closing Date: 5th October 2026

About the Role

Are you a passionate and engaging Year 6 Teacher looking for your next opportunity? We are seeking an enthusiastic Year 6 Teacher to join a welcoming and supportive school, where you'll inspire and support pupils to achieve their full potential through engaging, challenging, and well-structured lessons.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging, challenging, and inclusive lessons in line with the Key Stage 2 curriculum.
• Teach Year 6 pupils across a range of abilities, supporting them to develop their knowledge, skills, confidence, and independence.
• Prepare pupils effectively for their SATs, ensuring they develop a strong understanding of key concepts across the curriculum.
• Deliver high-quality teaching across core subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, and other areas of the Year 6 curriculum.
• Encourage pupils to think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, and apply their learning to a range of contexts.
• Assess, monitor, and record pupils' progress, providing constructive feedback to support their academic development and attainment.
• Identify individual learning needs and provide appropriate support, challenge, and intervention to ensure all pupils make progress.
• Create a positive, stimulating, and inclusive classroom environment that encourages curiosity, independence, participation, and a love of learning.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, engagement, effort, and respect within the classroom.
• Support pupils in developing the confidence, resilience, and independence needed for a successful transition to secondary school.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants, parents, and the wider school community to support pupil progress and wellbeing.
• Contribute to planning, resources, enrichment activities, school events, and wider school initiatives where required.
• Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are followed at all times.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of the Key Stage 2 curriculum and Year 6 expectations.
• Excellent classroom management, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to plan and deliver engaging, challenging, and inclusive lessons.
• A passion for teaching and a commitment to inspiring pupils to achieve their full potential.
• Experience preparing pupils for SATs is desirable.
• A commitment to raising attainment and supporting pupils of all abilities.
• The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and create a supportive learning environment.
• An understanding of safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or relevant teaching qualification is desirable.
• A current enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one.

Why Apply?

• Full-time opportunity within a welcoming and inclusive school.
• A rewarding role supporting pupils’ educational experience.
• Access to training and professional development opportunities.
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £150 collectively.