Primary teacher

Job Description

Primary Teacher

£150 - £232 per day

Dunstable

On behalf of our partner Primary School in Dunstable, we are currently appointing a high-calibre Qualified Primary Teacher (QTS mandatory) for a full-time, long-term vacancy starting in September 2026. Welcoming applications from specialists across EYFS, Key Stage 1, and Key Stage 2, this school prides itself on a child-centric ethos, imaginative curriculum planning, and a strong sense of staff camaraderie. Taking on this classroom means managing full teaching duties, accelerating academic progress, and cultivating a genuine fascination with learning across your student group.

Key Responsibilities:

• Creative Lesson Delivery: Design and facilitate thought-provoking, interactive lessons that breathe life into the National Curriculum, modifying your delivery to accommodate the full spectrum of learning styles in your room.
• Assessment & Milestone Tracking: Implement effective formative and summative assessment procedures to keep a close eye on student trajectories, turning data into actionable strategy via tailored catch-up or extension groups.
• Classroom Team Leadership: Manage and direct your classroom support staff constructively, ensuring that children with Special Educational Needs (SEND) or English as an Additional Language (EAL) receive structured, impactful guidance.
• Safe & Positive Atmosphere: Establish an orderly, upbeat, and encouraging classroom community built on mutual kindness, clear boundaries, and emotional reassurance.
• Parental Partnership: Keep up transparent, constructive, and regular dialogue with parents and guardians regarding their children's behavioral developments, personal growth, and academic successes.
• School Community Integration: Contribute meaningfully to year-group planning, staff briefings, inset training days, and seasonal school events.

What You'll Bring to the School

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS):Mandatory. A verified background of successful teaching within a UK primary school framework. Applications from both experienced practitioners and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are highly encouraged.
• Curriculum Fluency: A comprehensive, modern understanding of primary school pedagogy, core subject progression, and effective phonics, literacy, and numeracy techniques.
• Confident Group Management: The skill to implement firm routines, command high behavioural standards, and create a warm, optimistic instructional environment from the first bell.
• Long-Term Consistency: The professional reliability to commit to a full-time, Monday-to-Friday schedule starting in September 2026 for the full duration of the academic year.
• Vetting & Clearances: A valid Enhanced Child DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new application through Randstad).

The Perks of Partnering with Randstad

• Transparent Weekly Pay: Earn £150 - £232 per day
• Excellent Bedfordshire Links: Gain entry to well-funded local schools that boast stellar resources, polite and enthusiastic pupils, and approachable leadership teams.
• Free Skill Development: Expand your professional portfolio with complimentary access to our certified CPD learning academy, featuring modules on Phonics Support, SEND Strategies, Behaviour Management, and Safeguarding.
• Bespoke Agency Advocacy: Work one-on-one with Neeraj, your dedicated recruitment consultant, who will navigate your compliance, offer local market knowledge, and provide ongoing support during your assignment.
• Refer-a-Friend Rewards: Receive a £300 retail voucher as a thank you whenever you successfully introduce another qualified teacher or support worker to our agency network.

How to Apply

If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at for more information.

We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.