Year 6 Teacher | Ambitious Primary Academy | Diss, Norfolk

Marchant Recruitment; West End; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed-term contract

On-site role in Diss

Job summary

Marchant Recruitment is seeking a confident Year 6 Class Teacher for a primary academy in Diss, Norfolk. This full-time, fixed-term role is available ASAP and offers a salary within the MPS/UPS scale, dependent on experience.

You will teach Year 6, plan purposeful sequences, prepare pupils for end-of-Key-Stage assessments, use data to target gaps, and promote resilience and smooth transition to secondary school. QTS is required and experience with upper KS2 is preferred.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching upper Key Stage 2.
• Understands assessment requirements and effective preparation strategies.
• Maintains high expectations while supporting pupils' wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Teach the Year 6 curriculum and plan purposeful sequences of learning.
• Prepare pupils for end-of-Key-Stage assessments through effective teaching and revision.
• Use assessment data to identify gaps and provide targeted support.
• Promote independence, resilience and positive learning habits.
• Support pupils' transition to secondary school through appropriate preparation and communication.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

Upper KS2 experience

Assessment knowledge

High expectations

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Role: Year 6 Class Teacher
Location: Diss, Norfolk
Contract: Full-Time, Fixed-Term Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience

An ambitious primary academy in Diss is seeking a confident Year 6 Teacher to join its team as soon as possible. The school is looking for someone who can balance strong academic preparation with an engaging, supportive classroom environment that helps pupils approach their final primary-school year with confidence.

The Role

• Teach the Year 6 curriculum and plan purposeful sequences of learning.

• Prepare pupils for end-of-Key-Stage assessments through effective teaching and revision.

• Use assessment data to identify gaps and provide targeted support.

• Promote independence, resilience and positive learning habits.

• Support pupils' transition to secondary school through appropriate preparation and communication.

The Candidate

• Holds QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

• Has experience teaching upper Key Stage 2 or is confident in taking on the year group.

• Understands assessment requirements and effective preparation strategies.

• Can maintain high expectations while supporting pupils' wellbeing.

• Works effectively with colleagues, families and support staff.

The Environment

The academy promotes high expectations alongside a caring, inclusive ethos. Staff have access to shared planning materials, leadership guidance and collaborative support to help maintain consistent standards. This fixed-term role would suit a teacher ready to make a meaningful contribution to an established Year 6 cohort.