Primary Teacher - Chard, Somerset
Job description
Primary School Teacher – Chard Area
Location: Chard, Somerset and surrounding areas
Contract Type: Flexible placements (full-time and part-time opportunities)
Employer: Teaching Personnel – The UK’s leading education recruitment agency
Are you a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher looking for flexible teaching opportunities in the Chard area?
Teaching Personnel are seeking enthusiastic educators to work across a range of friendly and supportive primary schools. This is a fantastic opportunity for teachers who love variety and enjoy inspiring young learners from EYFS through to KS2.
You’ll plan and deliver engaging lessons, nurture curiosity, and help children develop the confidence and skills they need to succeed — all while working in welcoming school communities that value creativity, collaboration, and care.
What We Offer:
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Competitive weekly pay, processed via PAYE (No umbrella deductions)
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Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle
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Experience across a variety of local primary settings
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Access to Teaching Personnel’s CPD Academy and professional training
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Ongoing support and guidance from a dedicated consultant in our Taunton team
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Opportunities for long-term and permanent roles
What You’ll Bring:
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QTS (Qualified Teacher Status) or equivalent teaching qualification
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Experience teaching in EYFS, KS1, or KS2 classrooms
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A creative, adaptable, and nurturing approach to teaching
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Excellent classroom management and communication skills
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A genuine passion for supporting every child’s learning journey
If you’re a Primary Teacher looking to make a difference and join supportive schools across Chard and the surrounding areas, we’d love to hear from you.
Contact: 01392 920363
Email: jack.rowland@teachingpersonnel.com
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.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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