Job Description:

Primary School Teacher – Wakefield

Job Title: Primary School Teacher (EYFS, KS1 & KS2)
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Start Date: Immediate Start
Salary: £140–£225 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Day-to-Day Supply, Long-Term & Permanent Opportunities

Are you a passionate Primary School Teacher looking for new opportunities across Wakefield?

Do you have experience delivering engaging lessons within EYFS, KS1 or KS2?

Are you looking for flexible teaching opportunities with the potential to secure a long-term or permanent role?

TeacherActive is delighted to be working with a number of fantastic primary schools across Wakefield and the surrounding areas.

We are currently recruiting qualified Primary School Teachers to join our agency and provide high-quality teaching across a variety of school settings.

Our partner schools regularly require teachers for day-to-day supply cover, planned absences, long-term placements and permanent vacancies.

Whether you're an ECT looking to develop your experience, an established teacher seeking flexibility, or someone looking for their next permanent position, TeacherActive can support you in finding the right opportunity.

The Role

As a Primary School Teacher, you will be expected to:

• Deliver engaging and effective lessons across EYFS, KS1 or KS2.

• Adapt to different school environments and teaching expectations.

• Support pupils with a range of abilities and additional learning needs.

• Maintain high standards of classroom behaviour.

• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment.

• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and school staff.

• Follow school safeguarding policies and procedures.

The Successful Primary School Teacher Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).

• Experience teaching within UK primary schools.

• Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum.

• Excellent classroom management skills.

• Confidence supporting pupils with SEND.

• A flexible and professional approach.

• A passion for helping children achieve their potential.

What TeacherActive Can Offer You

• Flexible day-to-day supply work.

• Long-term placements and permanent teaching opportunities.

• Competitive daily rates.

• Opportunities across a variety of primary schools in Wakefield.

• A dedicated consultant who will work around your availability.

• Access to CPD courses and professional development.

• Support throughout your placements.

Whether you're looking for occasional supply days, consistent full-time work or a permanent teaching role, we have opportunities to suit you.

Apply Now

If you're a qualified Primary School Teacher looking for work across Wakefield, we would love to hear from you!

Contact: Jack Richards
Email: (url removed)
Phone: (phone number removed)

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

Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and professional references.

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

About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

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