Primary Teacher

Part-Time Primary Teacher

Start Date: September 2026
Contract: Full Academic Year (Fixed-Term)
Working Pattern: 3 Days per Week
Location: Gillingham, Dorset
Salary: Paid to Scale

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Primary Teacher to join a welcoming school in the Gillingham area from September. This part-time position offers a full academic year contract and the opportunity to become a valued member of a supportive school community.

The successful candidate will undertake full teaching responsibilities for their contracted days, including planning, preparation, assessment, marking, attendance at relevant meetings, and contributing to the wider school environment.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent recognised teaching qualification
• Previous teaching experience within either Key Stage 1 (KS1) or Key Stage 2 (KS2)
• Strong classroom management skills and the ability to deliver engaging lessons
• A passion for supporting pupils to achieve their full potential
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Essential Requirements:

• Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain one)
• Ability to provide recent, professional references that cover your teaching experience
• Commitment to completing all mandatory safeguarding and compliance training through Teaching Personnel
• Right to work in the UK

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay in line with your experience and the national pay scale
• Flexible part-time working pattern (3 days per week)
• Ongoing support from a dedicated Teaching Personnel consultant
• Access to professional development and training opportunities
• The opportunity to work within a supportive and welcoming school environment

If you are an experienced KS1 or KS2 teacher seeking a rewarding part-time role from September, we would love to hear from you.

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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