Primary Teacher

Primary Teacher£141 - £163 per day Harpenden Are you an ambitious, dedicated, and highly accomplished Qualified Primary Teacher seeking a pivotal full-time appointment for the upcoming academic year? Do you possess the pedagogical expertise to cultivate a sophisticated, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment where pupils are challenged to achieve their full academic potential? On behalf of our prestigious partner school, we are seeking to appoint a distinguished Qualified Primary Teacher (QTS mandatory) for a long-term, full-time position commencing in September 2026. This vacancy represents an outstanding opportunity for an educator with a proven track record of excellence across the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), Key Stage 1, or Key Stage 2. The school is renowned for its child-centred ethos, innovative curriculum development, and exemplary professional development pathways. Key Responsibilities: • High-Calibre Lesson Delivery: Design, prepare, and execute intellectually stimulating lessons aligned with the National Curriculum, precisely adapting methodologies to stretch and support the diverse learning profiles within the classroom. • Instructional Team Leadership: Strategically manage and deploy classroom Teaching Assistants to optimise student outcomes, ensuring that pupils requiring Special Educational Needs (SEN) support or English as an Additional Language (EAL) guidance receive highly effective provisions. • Optimal Learning Environment: Establish and maintain an orderly, warm, and highly focused classroom culture rooted in positive reinforcement, high behavioural expectations, and emotional safety. • Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain professional, transparent, and proactive communication with parents, carers, and senior leadership regarding academic benchmarks and pupil well-being. • Whole-School Contribution: Participate actively in phase planning, curriculum standardisation, staff briefings, and broader school community initiatives. Profile Requirements • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS):Mandatory. A documented history of successful classroom teaching within the UK primary education sector. Applications from both experienced generalists and exceptional Early Career Teachers (ECTs) will be evaluated. • Pedagogical Command: A deep, contemporary understanding of primary school frameworks, age-appropriate assessment metrics, and evidence-based literacy, phonics, and numeracy strategies. • Advanced Behavioural Management: The ability to establish robust classroom routines, capture pupil engagement, and maintain an atmosphere of mutual respect from the outset. • Professional Commitment: The reliability to commit to a full-time, Monday-to-Friday schedule starting in September 2026 for the duration of the academic year. • Compliance Standards: A current Enhanced Child DBS registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to complete a new application through Randstad). Benefits of Partnering with Randstad • Daily Rates:£141 - £163 per day • Elite School Network: Gain access to beautifully resourced, top-tier schools in the prestigious Harpenden area that offer state-of-the-art facilities and supportive, forward-thinking leadership. • Accredited Skill Enhancement: Expand your professional portfolio with complimentary access to our extensive CPD suite, featuring modules on Advanced Behavioural Principles, SEND Support, and Safeguarding. • Dedicated Consultancy Support: Benefit from direct advocacy with Neeraj, your specialist recruitment consultant, who manages your compliance, offers local market expertise, and acts as your career advocate. • Referral Scheme: Benefit from a £300 retail voucher incentive for every qualified educational practitioner you successfully introduce to our network. How to ApplyIf you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at for more information. We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.