Primary Teacher (Temporary)
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Job Description
Primary Teacher
Temporary | Contract
Location: the West Midlands
Start date: 16 November 2026
About the Role
You'll join an education provider in the West Midlands, teaching primary-aged pupils and taking responsibility for the day-to-day running of your class. You'll plan and deliver lessons across the primary curriculum, adapting your approach so that every child can access the learning.
You'll track progress, give feedback that moves pupils on, and work with colleagues and support staff to keep the classroom calm, positive and well organised.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Planning and delivering engaging lessons across the primary curriculum.
- Adapting teaching and resources to meet the range of needs in your class.
- Assessing pupil progress and keeping accurate records.
- Managing behaviour positively and maintaining a safe, structured classroom.
- Working with support staff and colleagues to support pupils' learning and wellbeing.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience teaching in a primary setting
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
- An enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or a willingness to apply for one
Desirable (but not essential):
- Experience across both KS1 and KS2
- Experience supporting pupils with additional needs
If you're ready to bring your primary teaching to a new class, we'd love to hear from you.
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
Mike Hallam
Resourcer
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
- Experience teaching in a primary setting
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills
- Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply
Skills & Qualifications
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- Location: West Midlands
- Sector: Primary Secondary
- Phase: Primary