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Job Title: Primary Teacher (KS1/KS2)

Start Date: September 2025

Contract Type: Full-time / Permanent

Salary: MPS/UPS (dependent on experience)

Location: Wakefield area (any)

Job Description

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated, and enthusiastic Primary Teacher to join our friendly and supportive team from September. The successful candidate will have a proven track record (or strong potential) of delivering engaging lessons that inspire children to achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality teaching and learning in line with the National Curriculum.

Create a positive and stimulating classroom environment that supports pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development.

Assess, monitor, and report on the progress and attainment of pupils.

Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and parents/carers to ensure the best outcomes for pupils.

Participate in school events, meetings, and ongoing professional development.

Promote the school’s ethos, values, and high expectations of behaviour and learning.

Person Specification

Essential:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK.

Experience teaching in a primary school setting (KS1 or KS2).

Strong understanding of the National Curriculum and assessment practices.

Excellent classroom management and behaviour strategies.

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Ability to inspire and motivate learners of all abilities.

Desirable:

Experience with SEND and differentiation strategies.

Familiarity with phonics programs such as Read Write Inc. or Letters and Sounds.

A willingness to lead a subject area or contribute to extra-curricular activities.

We Offer:

A welcoming and inclusive school community.

A supportive leadership team and committed staff.

Continuous professional development opportunities.

Well-resourced classrooms and outdoor learning environments.

Opportunities for career progression.

How to Apply:

Please submit a completed application form, along with a supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.

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