Primary School Teachers
| Company: | TeacherActive Ltd |
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| Salary: | £140 to £225 a day |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | WF1 |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 5 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 4 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Job Title: Primary School Teacher
Location: Wakefield
Start Date: Immediate / Flexible Start
Salary: £140 – £225 per day
Contract: Day-to-Day / Long-Term / Potential Permanent Opportunities
Are you a qualified Primary School Teacher looking for flexible work across Wakefield?
Do you have experience teaching across EYFS, KS1 or KS2?
Are you looking for day-to-day flexibility, a longer-term placement or potentially your next permanent school?
TeacherActive is working with a number of primary schools across Wakefield and the surrounding areas. We are looking for enthusiastic and adaptable Primary School Teachers to support schools with a mixture of day-to-day cover, long-term vacancies and potential permanent opportunities.
Whether you want complete flexibility around the days you work or would prefer the consistency of your own class on a longer-term basis, we can look for opportunities that suit your availability and experience.
The successful Primary School Teacher will have:
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QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
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Experience teaching within a UK primary school
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Strong knowledge of the Primary National Curriculum
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Confidence teaching across EYFS, KS1 and/or KS2
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Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
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The ability to adapt quickly to different school environments
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A positive and professional approach to teaching
In return for the above, you can expect to receive:
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A dedicated consultant who understands your requirements
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Flexible day-to-day work around your availability
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Access to long-term and potential permanent opportunities
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Competitive rates of pay
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Opportunities across a range of Wakefield primary schools
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FREE CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
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TeacherActive Referral Scheme – receive up to £100 when you refer a friend*
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PAYE payments, meaning no admin charges come out of your hard-earned cash
If you are a Primary School Teacher looking for your next opportunity in Wakefield, apply today and we can discuss the type of work, year groups and schools that suit you best.
All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.
Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.
Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.
TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job-seeking services.
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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