Job Title: Primary Teacher – Rochester & Gillingham
Start Date: January 2026 (New year, new you… new job?)
Salary: Competitive, pay to scale (because you genuinely deserve it)
❓ Question Time!
Can you sprinkle a little magic and make young minds light up like Christmas trees?
Do you run a classroom like a calm, organised ship… even when the sea gets unexpectedly choppy?
Do you know the Primary Curriculum so well you could recite it in your sleep? (No judgement — we’ve all done it.)
If you answered “YES!”, “ABSOLUTELY!”, or “WHERE DO I APPLY?” — keep reading.
About Us
At TeacherActive, we’re one of the UK’s biggest and brightest education recruitment agencies, and we’re buzzing to be partnering with fantastic Primary Schools across Rochester and Gillingham.
We’re all about matching brilliant teachers with brilliant opportunities — and making the whole process smoother than a freshly laminated display board.
Whether you're after:
✨ Day-to-day supply
✨ A long-term adventure
✨ Your dream permanent role
…our team has your back 24/7 (yes, literally… sleep is for the weak).
Roles & Responsibilities:
· Deliver fun, engaging and inspiring lessons that make kids actually excited to learn
· Create a warm, positive classroom where everyone feels valued
· Keep behaviour calm, consistent and fair — think gentle leadership, not pirate captain
· Marking, feedback and all the lovely bits that help children grow
· Work closely with staff, parents and SLT like the education superhero you are
· Adapt teaching to meet different learning needs
· Bring energy, creativity and passion every single day
We’re searching for Primary Teachers who:
· Hold QTS (ECTs — we love you too!)
· Have that golden Primary classroom experience
· Can manage a class like a pro (think: calm conductor of a small but enthusiastic orchestra)
What You Get From Us (AKA The Good Stuff):
· A super-friendly, super-speedy team of consultants available 24/7
· Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
· Access to CPD courses via My-Progression
· Market-leading pay — competitive & paid to scale
· Referral bonus — up to £100 for every friend you send our way
All PAYE, all simple. No hidden fees. No sneaky admin deductions. Just clean, honest pay — the way it should be.
Ready for your next chapter?
If you’re thinking, “YES, THIS IS ME!” then smash that APPLY NOW button and I’ll be in touch quicker than the kids can say, “Is it lunchtime yet?”
EMAIL: lillie.warburton
Let’s make January your best start yet.
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