Primary Teacher

Job Title: Primary Teacher (EYFS & Key Stage 1)
Location: Bedford
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full Time (Term-Time, Long-Term with Permanent Potential)
Day Rate: £150 - £200 (dependent on experience and qualifications)

Job Description:

Are you a passionate and nurturing Primary Teacher with a love for Early Years and Key Stage 1? A caring and community-driven Bedford primary school is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic educator to join their team in September 2025.

This school has a strong commitment to early education, providing a creative and supportive environment where young learners can flourish. With excellent leadership, a welcoming staff team, and a strong focus on child-centred learning, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives on building strong relationships and making a lasting impact during the most formative years of a child’s education.

The role will involve full class teaching responsibility within either Reception or Key Stage 1, depending on your experience and the school’s needs.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging and inclusive lessons across the EYFS or KS1 curriculum.
• Use a child-led approach to support social, emotional, and academic growth.
• Foster strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with support staff and the wider teaching team.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress to ensure every child thrives.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and inclusive classroom practice.

Requirements:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and recent experience in EYFS and/or KS1.
• Sound knowledge of the Early Years Framework and KS1 curriculum.
• A warm, positive, and reflective teaching style.
• Skilled in behaviour management and classroom organisation.
• Excellent communication and teamworking abilities.
• A passion for early learning and child development.

Why join Teaching Personnel:

• Weekly pay through PAYE – no hidden agency fees.
• A supportive consultant dedicated to your placements and career progression.
• Access to ongoing professional development and online training.
• Opportunities to secure long-term or permanent roles if desired.
• A chance to regain control of your work-life balance.

If you're ready to inspire, nurture, and make a meaningful difference in an early years or KS1 classroom, we’d love to support you on the next step of your teaching journey.

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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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