Year 6 Teacher

Prospero Teaching London; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accredited CPD including safeguarding

In-house Training and Development Team

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking a dedicated Year 6 Teacher for a primary school in Orpington. The role is a temporary contract starting November 2026, full-time, with a 6 weeks+ duration. Responsibilities include planning, marking, SATS prep and conducting parents evenings.

The school welcomes experienced teachers with QTS or equivalent and requires safeguarding training updated within the last year; right to work in the UK is necessary.

Qualifications

• QTS or equivalent qualification to teach in UK primary schools.
• At least 2 years KS2 teaching experience in the UK.
• Safeguarding training updated within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Year 6 planning, marking and preparation for SATS.
• Manage classrooms and conduct parents evenings.
• Support pupils' wellbeing and progression during a temporary placement.

Education

QTS or equivalent

Minimum 2 year KS2 teaching experience in the UK

Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

Job description

ABOUT THE SCHOOL

Prospero Teaching is looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic Year 6 Teacher for a Primary school in BR5, Orpington.

The school is a welcoming mainstream primary school with a supportive and approachable senior leadership team, who are committed to staff wellbeing and professional development. As the school continues to grow from strength to strength, it offers excellent opportunities for growth, training and career progression.

The position is open to experienced and qualified Teachers. Depending on performance the school would look at either extending the contract or offering a permanent position.

CONTRACT/POSITION DETAILS

• Location - Orpington
• Position - Year 6 Teacher
• Type of work - Year 6 Teacher- Planning, Marking, Preparation for SATS, Parents Evenings ECT.
• Contract or position start date - November 2026
• Duration / Likely Duration - 6 weeks+
• Contract or position end date (if applicable) - n/a
• Contract type (temp/perm/temp to perm) - Temporary Contract
• Full time/part time - Full Time
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum rate £170 per day
• Hours - 8:30 am - 4pm : Mon - Fri (term time only)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• QTS or equivalent
• Minimum 2 year KS2 teaching experience in the UK
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

REQUIREMENTS/ELIGIBILITY

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child related references that cover at least the last two years

OTHER

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy. Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people are responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

BENEFITS

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In-house Training and Development Team

Prospero Teaching is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy