Unqualified Primary Teacher (KS1 & KS2)

Unqualified Primary Teacher (KS1 & KS2)

• Location: Watford and Hemel Hempstead
• Salary: £110–£150 per day
• Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
• Start Date: September
• Key Stages: Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2)

About the Role

Are you a graduate looking for a direct route into classroom teaching? Are you ready to take on the rewarding challenge of leading your own primary classroom?

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic Unqualified Primary Teacher to join our mainstream primary schools across Watford and Hemel Hempstead. This is an exceptional opportunity for an undergraduate degree holder who is eager to develop their teaching practice across KS1 and KS2.

You will work closely with experienced year-group partners and senior leadership, gradually taking on full responsibility for planning, preparing, and delivering engaging lessons to whole classes, with excellent support and structured training provided on the job.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across the KS1 and KS2 national curriculum.
• Lead whole-class instruction, manage classroom behavior effectively, and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Adapt and differentiate learning activities to support all abilities within a mainstream classroom, including children with diverse learning styles.
• Set high expectations for pupils' behavior, establishing a purposeful and safe working atmosphere.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, parallel class teachers, and key stage leaders.
• Mark pupils' work, provide constructive feedback, and contribute to formal assessment and progress tracking.

The Ideal Candidate

• Education: An undergraduate degree (essential).
• Career Goals: A genuine desire to pursue a career in mainstream primary teaching and work towards formal teaching credentials.
• Experience: Previous experience working with children in a school, camp, or tutoring environment (highly desirable).
• Skills: Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills to manage a lively classroom and build rapport with parents and staff.
• Attributes: High energy, patience, resilience, and a creative approach to engaging young learners.
• Requirements: A total commitment to child safeguarding and inclusion, and the ability to travel to schools across Watford and Hemel Hempstead.

What We Offer

• A structured, hands-on pathway into mainstream primary teaching, including potential support towards gaining Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Ongoing professional development, curriculum training, and lesson-planning workshops.
• Dedicated mentoring from an experienced, senior teacher within your key stage.
• A welcoming, collaborative, and energetic school community.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please send your up-to-date CV directly to katarzyna.french@teachingpersonnel.com.

Safeguarding Note: This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.

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