Year 6 Teacher

Smile Education; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Year 6 Teacher for a primary school in Burton-on-Trent. This full-time position involves planning, delivering, and assessing quality lessons, with the aim of supporting pupils' progress through KS2 SATs. The ideal candidate will hold QTS, have recent Year 6 experience, and excel in raising attainment. Apply today to join a positive community dedicated to nurturing success.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Commitment to safeguarding

Positive community atmosphere

Qualifications

• Recent experience teaching in Year 6.
• Strong understanding of KS2 SATs frameworks and expectations.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality lessons.
• Support pupils' progress and prepare for end-of-year assessments.

Skills

Teaching in Year 6

Understanding of KS2 SATs

Collaborative teamwork

Organizational skills

Confidence in raising pupil attainment

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

The role 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 with the skills/ thoughts and knowledge they bring. A place where everyone feels listened to; that they have voice and that they belong. All are celebrated. A positive community to be proud to attend and that instills 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

All candidates will be subject to strict safeguarding checks conducted by Smile Education, including:

• 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.