Year 6 Primary Teacher – Part-Time (2/3 Days per Week)

Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Start Date: January 2027
Contract: Part-Time, Long-Term Placement
Working Days: 2 Days per Week
Salary: £140–£160 per day (depending on experience)

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic Year 6 Teacher looking for a part-time teaching opportunity?

TeacherActive is working with a welcoming and supportive primary school in Chelmsford that is looking for a dedicated Year 6 Teacher to join their team from January 2027.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced teacher or an ECT looking for a long-term, part-time position within a friendly school environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging lessons, supporting pupils' academic development and ensuring a positive and inclusive classroom environment.

The successful Year 6 Teacher will be expected to:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the KS2 National Curriculum.

• Support pupils with a range of abilities, including those with SEND and additional learning needs.

• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.

• Monitor and assess pupil progress, adapting teaching strategies where necessary.

• Work closely with teaching assistants and other staff to support pupils' learning.

• Maintain effective classroom and behaviour management.

• Communicate effectively with parents, colleagues and senior leadership.

• Work collaboratively with the class teacher to ensure consistency and continuity throughout the week.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Experience teaching within KS2, ideally Year62.

• Strong knowledge of the KS National Curriculum, phonics and early literacy.

• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.

• Experience supporting pupils with SEND and varying learning abilities.

• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills.

• A caring, patient and enthusiastic approach to teaching.

• The ability to commit to 2/3 days per week on a long-term basis.

Why work with TeacherActive?

• Competitive daily rates of pay.

• A dedicated consultant offering ongoing support throughout your placement.

• Access to CPD and professional development opportunities.

• Opportunities for long-term and permanent positions.

• A £100 referral reward when you recommend a suitable candidate who completes the qualifying period.

Interested?

If you are a qualified Primary Teacher looking for a 2/3-day-per-week Year 6 teaching position in Chelmsford starting January 2027, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today or contact TeacherActive to discuss the opportunity further.

All applicants will be subject to relevant safeguarding and compliance checks, including an Enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.

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

Please contact Jess Joyner on:

01245 335 533

jessica.joyner@teacheractive.com