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Primary teacher (Temporary)

Dovetail Ref: 191264
Primary & Secondary Competitive Contract / Temp mid Level 1 October 2026
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Education Details

Primary

Job Description

Primary Teacher

Temporary

Start date: October 2026

Are you a qualified primary teacher looking for your next classroom opportunity?

About the Role

An education provider is seeking a Primary Teacher to join them for a fixed period from October 2026. You'll take responsibility for a primary class, planning and delivering engaging lessons across the curriculum and creating a calm, purposeful learning environment.

You'll be supported by a close-knit team and will play a full part in the day-to-day life of the setting.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Planning and delivering high-quality lessons across the primary curriculum.
  • Assessing, recording and reporting on pupil progress.
  • Creating an inclusive classroom where every child is encouraged to achieve.
  • Working alongside colleagues and support staff to meet the needs of all learners.

What We're Looking For

Essential:

  • A relevant teaching qualification (PGCE or BEd)
  • UK Qualified Teacher Status
  • Completed ECT induction, as this role cannot support an Early Career Teacher
  • Experience of teaching at primary level

If you're ready to bring your primary teaching experience to a new setting, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with a copy of your CV.

Important Notice Dovetail and Slate is a specialist education recruitment company. If this role isn't quite right, we welcome your CV and a call to explore other opportunities. We are committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults. All appointments are subject to satisfactory vetting, including a right to work check and, where relevant, an enhanced DBS, PVG (Scotland), or EWC (Wales) check, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education. Dovetail and Slate Ltd (11351060) acts as an Employment Agency and an Employment Business under the Conduct of Employment Agencies and Employment Businesses Regulations 2003. We are an equal opportunities employer. By applying, you consent to your data being processed for recruitment purposes in line with our Privacy Policy. Because education matters. © Dovetail and Slate Limited.

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Your Recruitment Consultant

Dom Key-Leeves

Dom Key-Leeves

Recruitment Manager

Requirements

  • QTS
  • PGCE or BEd
  • Completed ECT induction
  • Primary teaching experience

Skills & Qualifications

Primary curriculum deliveryLesson planningAssessment and reportingInclusive teachingClassroom management

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