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Primary School Teachers (Contract)

25 September by TeacherActive : North : Yorkshire : Leeds: EY

Job Location:
United Kingdom -England -Yorkshire and the Humber -West Yorkshire -Wakefield
Salary:
£140 - £225/day

Job Title: KS1 Primary School Teacher
Location: Wakefield
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £140 - £225 per day

Are you a qualified Primary School Teacher with experience teaching across Key Stage 1?

Are you confident supporting pupils with phonics, early reading and core KS1 learning?

Are you looking for flexible day-to-day teaching work with opportunities to progress into long-term or permanent positions?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a number of welcoming primary schools across Wakefield and the surrounding areas. We are looking for enthusiastic and adaptable KS1 Primary School Teachers to provide day-to-day cover across a variety of school settings.

The majority of opportunities will be day-to-day supply, giving you the flexibility to choose when you work while gaining experience across different schools. Longer-term and permanent opportunities may also become available depending on individual schools' staffing requirements.

As a KS1 Primary School Teacher, you will be expected to deliver engaging lessons, follow existing planning where provided, support pupils with phonics and early reading, maintain positive behaviour and create a supportive classroom environment.

The successful KS1 Primary School Teacher will have:

  • QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) – ECTs are encouraged to apply

  • Experience teaching within Key Stage 1

  • Knowledge of the KS1 curriculum

  • Confidence supporting phonics, early reading, literacy and numeracy

  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

  • A flexible and adaptable approach to working across different schools

  • A commitment to safeguarding and supporting pupil development

In return for the above, you can expect to receive:

  • A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process

  • Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply

  • CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel

  • Market-leading rates of pay

  • TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply

  • PAYE paid weekly

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of Tax and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

CONTACT NUMBER: 0113 331 4945

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.

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