Primary Class Teacher

Kickstart Your Teaching Journey! Become a Primary Teacher in Shaftesbury
Are you passionate about shaping little minds and making a real difference in children’s lives? Whether you’re newly qualified or ready for a new adventure, we’ve got an exciting opportunity just for you!

Location: Shaftesbury
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: £500 – £700 per week
Start Date: Flexible

About the Role:

We're on the lookout for a vibrant and motivated Primary Teacher who’s ready to step into the classroom and bring learning to life. If you're enthusiastic, creative, and eager to grow, this could be the perfect role to launch or expand your teaching career.

✅ What We’re Looking For:

• A great understanding of the Primary National Curriculum
• QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent
• The ability to engage and inspire young learners
• A commitment to inclusive teaching and celebrating diversity
• Lesson planning skills that meet the needs of all learners
• 2 solid references (from the previous 24 months)
• Some experience working in a primary classroom setting
• DBS on the update service or be willing to obtain one

Bonus Skills That’ll Make You Shine:

• Team spirit! Work collaboratively with TAs and support staff
• Constructive feedback giver (and receiver!)
• Tech-savvy in the classroom
• Reliable, flexible, and ready to roll with the day
• Passionate about developing your teaching practice

How to Apply:

Ready to inspire and be inspired?
Send your CV and a brief cover letter to abbie.butterworth@teachingpersonnel.com
Have questions? Reach out to us — we’re happy to chat!

️ A few important things to know:

• All applicants must have the right qualifications and undergo standard safeguarding checks (including a DBS).
• This is a temporary role, with the potential to become permanent down the line.
• Pay includes 12.07% statutory holiday pay.

At Teaching Personnel, we’re committed to keeping children safe and supporting educators at every stage of their journey.

View our privacy policy and FAQs on the Teaching Personnel website.

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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