KS2 Primary Teacher – Poole
Start Date: January 2027
Contract Type: Full-Time / Long-Term Cover (with potential for permanent)
Pay Rate: Paid to scale
Teaching Personnel is currently working in partnership with a welcoming, two-form entry primary school in the Poole area to recruit an enthusiastic and dedicated KS2 Teacher to join their team from January 2027.
This role is a fantastic opportunity for either an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to gain valuable classroom experience or an experienced teacher seeking a rewarding new challenge within a supportive school environment.
About the Role
- Class Responsibility: Teaching across Key Stage 2 (Year group dependent on candidate strengths).
- Planning & Delivery: Delivering engaging, creative, and differentiated lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
- Assessment & Progress: Monitoring pupil progress, providing constructive feedback, and adapting teaching strategies to support all learners, including those with SEND and EAL.
- Classroom Management: Maintaining high expectations for behaviour and fostering a positive, inclusive classroom culture.
- Collaboration: Working closely with parallel class teachers, Teaching Assistants, and the Senior Leadership Team.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK (ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply).
- Proven experience teaching within Key Stage 2.
- Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and assessment frameworks.
- Excellent behaviour management and communication skills.
- A passion for inspiring young learners and helping every child reach their full potential.
- A Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply for one through Teaching Personnel).
Why Work with Teaching Personnel?
- Competitive Weekly Pay: Paid to scale, every Friday via PAYE (no umbrella company fees).
- Dedicated Consultant: A personal recruitment consultant specialising in the Dorset & Poole primary education market to support you throughout your placement.
- CPD Academy: Access to free and heavily discounted professional development courses, including Safeguarding, Behaviour Management, and Phonics/Literacy training.
- Flexibility & Choice: Opportunities for long-term, permanent, or flexible day-to-day supply work tailored to your career goals.
How to Apply
If you are a passionate KS2 Teacher looking for your next role in Poole starting this January, we would love to hear from you!
Please apply today by submitting an up-to-date CV detailing your recent teaching experience and qualifications. Once your application is received, a dedicated consultant from our Dorset Primary branch will be in touch to discuss the role and arrange an informal registration chat.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
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