Primary Teacher
Location: Sandwich, Kent
Salary: £120 - £250 per day
Start date: December 2025
Contract: Temporary, Full-time (Maternity Cover)
Are you an inspiring and dedicated educator looking for a rewarding role in Key Stage 2?
Do you have a passion for nurturing young minds and creating a positive learning environment?
If so, then we at GSL Education Kent would love to hear from you. We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate KS2 Primary Teacher to join a supportive and high-achieving junior school in Sandwich. The selected candidate will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons to a KS2 class, covering a maternity leave on a temporary contract. This role is open to both talented NQTs seeking their first position and experienced teachers looking to develop their skills in a fantastic setting.
The school is a vibrant and inclusive junior school that prides itself on its strong sense of community and its commitment to excellence. They provide a nurturing and stimulating environment where both pupils and staff are encouraged to thrive. The successful Primary Teacher will be part of a dedicated team that fosters a love of learning and supports every child to achieve their highest potential academically, socially, and emotionally.
As a Primary Teacher, you will be expected to:
* Plan, prepare, and deliver outstanding lessons to a KS2 class in line with the national curriculum.
* Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils.
* Assess, record, and report on the development, progress, and attainment of pupils.
* Manage classroom behaviour effectively to create a safe and positive learning environment.
* Foster positive relationships with pupils, parents, colleagues, and the wider school community.
In order to be considered for this Primary Teacher role, the candidate must:
* Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be an NQT awaiting induction.
* Have a strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum.
* Have the right to work in the UK.
* Be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.
* Be a reflective practitioner, keen to develop their own practice.
GSL Education offers:
* Excellent rates of pay
* Direct links to local schools
* Access to professional development and training
* Dedicated consultants who will support your employment needs
Please be advised that this Primary Teacher role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced child DBS on the update service or be willing to apply for a new one.
GSL Education is an ethical, independent recruitment agency which aims to provide quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Kent. All of our current adverts apply to real vacancies.
For more information or to be considered for this Primary Teacher role, please click ‘apply’ and submit a full (10 year), up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.
If you are interested in this Primary Teacher position, please contact Andrew at the GSL Education Kent office to find out more information with a view to registering for this role ASAP.