Y6 Class Teacher
| Company: | TeacherActive Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £146.85 to £202.33 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | B66 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 10 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Year 6 Teacher – Upper KS2
Location: Smethwick, Sandwell
Salary: £146.85 - £202.33 per day
Start Date: October 2026
Contract Type: Supply – Long-Term
Hours: Full-Time, Monday to Friday
Introduction to the Role
TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in
Smethwick, Sandwell that is looking to appoint an experienced and enthusiastic
Year 6 Teacher.
The school serves a diverse community and is committed to providing every pupil with the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their background or individual needs. They are looking for a teacher who can build positive relationships, maintain high expectations and create an engaging and supportive classroom environment.
The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience teaching
Upper Key Stage 2, particularly Year 5 or Year 6, and will be confident taking on the
full responsibilities of a class teacher.
Experience supporting pupils with
SEND or working within diverse school communities would be highly desirable. The ability to speak an
additional language alongside English would also be advantageous due to the diverse community the school serves.
Candidate Requirements
The ideal Year 6 Teacher will:
• Hold
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) in the UK.
• Have previous teaching experience within
Key Stage 2, ideally Upper KS2.
• Be confident planning and preparing engaging lessons across the Year 6 curriculum.
• Have strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Be confident differentiating lessons for mixed-ability classes.
• Have experience assessing, marking and monitoring pupil progress.
• Have a positive and inclusive approach to teaching.
• Be confident supporting pupils with a range of additional needs.
• Experience working with pupils with
SEND and/or EAL would be advantageous.
• An additional spoken language alongside English would be desirable but is not essential.
• Be able to work effectively as part of a wider school team.
Key Responsibilities
As the Year 6 Teacher, you will be expected to take on the full responsibilities associated with the class, including:
• Planning and preparing high-quality lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Delivering engaging lessons appropriate for Year 6 pupils.
• Differentiating learning to meet the needs of mixed-ability pupils.
• Assessing, marking and tracking pupil progress.
• Maintaining high expectations for behaviour and achievement.
• Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs where required.
• Working collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and other support staff.
• Attending relevant staff meetings and CPD sessions.
• Attending parents' evenings and communicating effectively with parents and carers.
• Contributing positively to the wider life of the school.
Compliance Requirements
All applicants will be required to meet TeacherActive's safeguarding and compliance requirements, including:
• Providing
two professional references from recent employers.
• Holding an
Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service.
• If you do not currently hold a suitable DBS, being willing to obtain a new Enhanced DBS through TeacherActive.
• Having the
right to work in the UK.
• Completing all required safeguarding and compliance checks prior to placement.
Why Work Through TeacherActive?
Working with TeacherActive gives you access to:
•
Competitive rates of pay.
• A
dedicated recruitment consultant supporting you throughout your placement.
• Access to
CPD and training opportunities.
• Ongoing support throughout your placements.
• Opportunities for
long-term and permanent work.
• Access to a range of opportunities across local primary schools.
If you are an enthusiastic
Year 6 Teacher with strong Upper KS2 experience who is ready to take responsibility for planning, preparation and pupil progress, we would love to hear from you.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and inclusive school where you can make a genuine difference to pupils and their educational outcomes.
About TeacherActive
TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.
Equal Opportunities Statement
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.
Safeguarding and DBS Compliance
Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.
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