Year 6 Teacher

Academics Ltd; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Year 6 Teacher for a full-time maternity cover role in Ellesmere Port. The position offers a competitive salary of £130 to £160 per day for a structured long-term appointment until summer 2027. The ideal candidate holds QTS and has proven classroom experience, demonstrating strong planning, engagement, and communication skills. Join a supportive and inclusive primary school environment to make a real impact on students’ learning.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and degree-level qualification.
• Experience as a Year 6 teacher with proven classroom impact.
• Strong behaviour management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons for Year 6 pupils.
• Assess pupil progress and adapt lessons to meet individual needs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to improve school life.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Degree-level qualification

Job description

Overview

Year 6 Teacher - Full-Time (Maternity Cover) - Ellesmere Port, Cheshire - Temporary to Summer 2027

Location: Ellesmere Port, Cheshire West

Contract: Full-Time, Temporary

Salary: £130 - £160 per day (with potential to move to scale)

Hours: 32.5 hours per week

Start: ASAP / with crossover period where possible

About the Role

Academics is working with a well-regarded primary school in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire to recruit an experienced Year 6 Teacher.

This is a great opportunity for a committed and enthusiastic classroom practitioner to join a supportive team and make a real impact on pupils\' learning for the coming academic year.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons for Year 6 pupils.
• Deliver creative teaching that inspires, motivates and raises attainment.
• Assess pupil progress and adapt lessons to meet individual needs.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute positively to school life.

Ideal Candidate

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and degree-level qualification.
• Have experience as a Year 6 teacher/Upper KS2 Teacher and proven classroom impact.
• Be organised, proactive and passionate about primary education.
• Have strong behaviour management and communication skills.

Why Apply?

This is a structured long-term role (through to summer 2027) offering stability and the chance to contribute to a supportive, inclusive, and well-run primary environment.

Early registration with Academics gives you tailored support throughout the Year 6 Teacher recruitment process, plus access to other future education and training roles across Ellesmere Port, Cheshire and the North West.