Year 6 Upper KS2 Teacher - Long-Term Supply

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

Job summary

Year 6 Teacher Upper KS2 role based in Smethwick, Sandwell. The position is a full-time supply long-term placement with Monday to Friday hours and a daily rate of £146.85–£202.33.

The school seeks an experienced teacher with QTS, strong KS2 background, and the ability to plan engaging Year 6 lessons while maintaining high expectations and supportive classroom environments. Experience with SEND or EAL is advantageous, and an additional language is desirable to support the diverse community.

Qualifications

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK.
• Have previous teaching experience within Key Stage 2, ideally Upper KS2.
• Be confident planning and preparing engaging lessons across the Year 6 curriculum.
• Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Be confident differentiating lessons for mixed-ability classes.
• Experience assessing, marking and monitoring pupil progress.
• Have a positive and inclusive approach to teaching.
• Be confident supporting pupils with SEND and/or EAL; additional language is advantageous.

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

QTS in the UK

KS2 experience

Year 6 / Upper KS2

Lesson planning

Differentiation

Assessment & progress tracking

SEND & EAL awareness

Additional language (advantage)

Team collaboration

Job description

Year 6 Teacher Upper KS2 role based in Smethwick, Sandwell. The position is a full-time supply long-term placement with Monday to Friday hours and a daily rate of £146.85–£202.33.

The school seeks an experienced teacher with QTS, strong KS2 background, and the ability to plan engaging Year 6 lessons while maintaining high expectations and supportive classroom environments. Experience with SEND or EAL is advantageous, and an additional language is desirable to support the diverse community.