Primary teacher

Job Description

Primary Teacher

£141 - £163 per day

Luton

Are you an ambitious, research-driven, and highly analytical Qualified Primary Teacher seeking a high-profile full-time classroom appointment for the upcoming academic year?

Do you possess the refined pedagogical skills required to lead a high-achieving classroom environment that values metacognition, critical thinking, and inclusive excellence?

On behalf of our prestigious partner institution, we are inviting applications from distinguished Qualified Primary Teachers (QTS mandatory) for a long-term, full-time position commencing in September 2026. This premium appointment is designed for educators who operate at the forefront of modern primary pedagogy across EYFS, Key Stage 1, or Key Stage 2. The school stands as a beacon of academic distinction in Bedfordshire, celebrated for its state-of-the-art facilities, extensive curriculum resources, and progressive leadership framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Exemplary Curriculum Architecture: Synthesise and execute intellectually stimulating lesson sequences aligned with the National Curriculum, deploying evidence-based strategies to stretch high-ability pupils while scaffolding support for all learners.
• Synergistic Team Management: Provide clear, strategic direction to classroom Teaching Assistants, optimising their deployment to support students with Special Educational Needs (SEND) and English as an Additional Language (EAL).
• Cultivation of an Optimal Learning Ethos: Establish a structured, positive, and distraction-free classroom culture rooted in mutual respect, clear operational routines, and emotional security.
• Proactive Stakeholder Alliances: Maintain professional, transparent, and regular communications with parents, guardians, and the Senior Leadership Team regarding academic benchmarks and pastoral development.
• Institutional Collaboration: Contribute meaningfully to phase planning groups, whole-school standardisation panels, action-research initiatives, and community engagement events.

Candidate Specification

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS):Mandatory. A verified track record of successful classroom leadership within the UK primary sector. Applications from both proven specialists and highly motivated Early Career Teachers (ECTs) will be thoroughly reviewed.
• Pedagogical Mastery: A deep, contemporary understanding of cognitive science principles in primary education, advanced literacy frameworks, and mathematical mastery models.
• Polished Classroom Directorship: The ability to command attention with empathy, instill high behavioural expectations, and foster an atmosphere of purposeful inquiry from day one.
• Long-Term Professional Commitment: The capacity to commit to a full-time, Monday-to-Friday schedule starting in September 2026 for the duration of the entire academic year.
• Vetting Compliance: A current Enhanced Child DBS registered on the Update Service (or a readiness to process a new check directly through our compliance team).

The Advantages of Joining Randstad

• Pay:£141 - £163 per day
• Elite Professional Network: Secure a role within an exceptionally resourced educational environment located in Luton, boasting excellent transport links and a highly supportive parent body.
• Complimentary Skill Enhancement: Keep your portfolio sharp with free, unlimited access to our accredited CPD library, including modules on Cognitive Load Theory, Advanced Behavioural Principles, SEND Strategy, and Safeguarding.
• Bespoke Agency Advocacy: Work in one-on-one partnership with Neeraj, your dedicated consultant, who manages your documentation, offers local market advice, and supports you throughout your school tenure.
• Referral Rewards: Benefit from a £300 retail voucher incentive for every qualified educational practitioner you successfully introduce to our 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.