Year 6 Upper KS2 Teacher - Engage, Inspire & Grow

TeacherActive; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

TeacherActive is working with a welcoming primary school in Smethwick, Sandwell, to appoint an experienced Year 6 Teacher for Upper Key Stage 2. The role is a supply long-term position, full-time, Monday to Friday, starting October 2026.

The successful candidate will plan engaging lessons across Year 6, differentiate for mixed-ability groups, assess progress and support pupils with SEND/EAL. QTS and KS2 experience are essential, with a collaborative attitude toward the school team.

Qualifications

• Hold UK Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching Key Stage 2, ideally Year 5/6.
• Plan and deliver engaging Year 6 lessons.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management.
• Differentiate for mixed-ability classes.
• Assess, mark and monitor pupil progress.
• Experience with SEND and/or EAL is advantageous.
• Additional language skills are a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Planning and preparing high-quality lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Delivering engaging lessons appropriate for Year 6 pupils.
• Differentiating learning to meet the needs of mixed-ability pupils.
• Assessing, marking and tracking pupil progress.
• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs where required.
• Working collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and other support staff.
• Attending relevant staff meetings and CPD sessions.
• Attending parents' evenings and communicating effectively with parents and carers.
• Contributing positively to the wider life of the school.

Skills

Excellent classroom management

Lesson differentiation

Assessment & monitoring

Communication with parents

Inclusive teaching

Education

QTS (UK)

Key Stage 2 / Year 6 experience

Job description

TeacherActive is working with a welcoming primary school in Smethwick, Sandwell, to appoint an experienced Year 6 Teacher for Upper Key Stage 2. The role is a supply long-term position, full-time, Monday to Friday, starting October 2026.

The successful candidate will plan engaging lessons across Year 6, differentiate for mixed-ability groups, assess progress and support pupils with SEND/EAL. QTS and KS2 experience are essential, with a collaborative attitude toward the school team.