Primary Teacher

Primary Teachers – Opportunities in Portland, Dorset

Location: Portland, Dorset
Start Date: September 2025 (or as soon as possible)
Full-time & Part-time roles available
Pay: £120 - £140 per day (depending on experience)

Are you a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher looking for your next opportunity in a welcoming and vibrant school setting?
Teaching Personnel is currently working in partnership with several fantastic Primary schools in the Portland area who are looking to recruit enthusiastic teachers for September 2025.

What’s on offer:

• A variety of teaching roles in EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Long-term placements with potential for permanent roles
• Competitive daily rates, paid weekly via PAYE
• Access to high-quality CPD through our partnership with Best Practice Network
• Supportive schools with welcoming teams and well-behaved pupils

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Teachers (QTS essential)
• Recent experience teaching in a UK primary school setting
• A genuine passion for education and making a difference
• Flexibility, reliability and a proactive attitude
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills

Whether you’re an ECT looking for your first role or an experienced teacher seeking a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

Why work with Teaching Personnel?

We are the UK’s leading education recruitment agency, committed to finding the right fit for both our teachers and schools. With a local team based in Dorset, we’re here to support you every step of the way.

Interested? Apply today!
Email beth.maxwell@teachingpersonnel.com or contact our Dorset Primary team on 01202 297744 directly to find out more about the roles available in Portland and surrounding areas.

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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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