Primary School Teachers

Job Description

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KS2 Primary Teacher – May or September 2026 Start

Are you a Primary School Teacher looking for a role within your local area? We are seeking an enthusiastic and skilled Primary Teacher eager to make a positive impact on young learners. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping the educational journey of children aged 7 to 11, inspiring them to reach their full potential. If this sounds like you, join us at Teaching Personnel, the UK’s leading educational recruitment agency.

Location: Wigan

Salary: £140 - £180 per day

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

About the Role:

As our network of partner schools expands, we are urgently seeking talented primary specialists to provide flexible, short-term supply cover, typically for 3–5 days per week. Most bookings are pre-arranged; however, there may be occasional standby requirements for same-day bookings between 7–9am. You will follow each school's policies, mark pupils’ work, and provide thorough handover notes for the Class Teacher.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commitment to Excellence: Be diligent, organised, and committed to raising educational standards.
• Behaviour Management: Demonstrate strong behaviour management skills to create a positive and engaging learning environment.
• Curriculum Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver creative lessons in line with the national curriculum.
• High Expectations: Set ambitious goals that empower children to achieve their best, while addressing individual learning needs.
• Inclusive Environment: Foster a welcoming classroom environment that promotes active participation and enthusiasm for learning.
• Team Collaboration: Effectively manage Teaching Assistants to support classroom learning.
• Assessment for Progress: Use assessment strategies to monitor student progress and inform future teaching.
• Community Involvement: Engage with the school community, promoting its ethos and building strong relationships with students, staff, and families. Take part in school events and extracurricular activities.
• Safeguarding Knowledge: Maintain a thorough understanding of safeguarding practices to ensure a safe learning environment.

Requirements:

• Enthusiastic about education and teaching
• Strong knowledge of the national curriculum
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS); Early Careers Teachers (ECTs) are welcome to apply

How to Apply:

If you are passionate, dedicated, and meet the criteria outlined above, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your CV today through our website at Teaching Personnel.

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. xwzovoh For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.