Primary School Teacher - Cardiff

Primary School Teacher

Location: Cardiff

Pay: £172.98 per day

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-3.30pm

Start: September

About the Role

Teaching Personnel are currently recruiting Primary Teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to work across a range of welcoming schools in Cardiff and surrounding areas.

Whether you are an experienced teacher or just starting your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable classroom experience across Foundation Phase, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, while developing your skills in a supportive environment. For ECTs, placements can contribute towards your ECT/NQT induction.

You’ll deliver engaging, high-quality lessons, support pupils of varying abilities, and play a key role in fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment.

We offer excellent flexibility, with opportunities ranging from short-term supply to long-term placements, allowing you to work in a way that suits your lifestyle.

About the Schools

Our partner schools are inclusive, supportive, and community-focused. They pride themselves on creating nurturing environments where pupils thrive, and offer strong support networks—particularly for Early Career Teachers developing their practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and well-structured lessons across the primary curriculum
• Adapt teaching to meet a wide range of learning needs and abilities
• Create a positive, supportive classroom environment
• Encourage pupil engagement, confidence, and progress
• Work collaboratively with teaching staff and support teams
• (ECTs) Build classroom experience towards your induction

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an Early Career Teacher (ECT)
• Passion for high-quality teaching and learning
• Strong classroom management and communication skills
• Flexible, reliable, and committed
• Ability to build positive relationships with pupils and staff
• Welsh-speaking skills are desirable but not essential

We will support you with:

• EWC Registration
• Enhanced DBS (Update Service)
• Two professional references

Why Work with Teaching Personnel?

• Competitive daily rate: £172.98 per day
• Flexible work to suit your schedule
• Opportunities across a variety of local schools
• ECT/NQT induction opportunities
• Free online training & discounted CPD courses
• Dedicated consultant support throughout

Ready to get started?

Whether you're an experienced teacher or an ECT beginning your journey, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV or call 02921 152423 to find out more!

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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.
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