ks2 teacher.

£141 - £163 per day

St Albans

Are you a passionate Key Stage 2 teacher who excels at transforming abstract curriculum concepts into thrilling moments of classroom discovery?

Do you possess the refined behavioural strategies needed to cultivate a focused, respectful learning environment where junior pupils confidently take ownership of their academic progress?

Are you eager to bring your collaborative talents to a wonderful, community-focused primary school that actively invests in your professional growth?

On behalf of our fantastic partner Primary School, we are seeking to appoint a Qualified Key Stage 2 Teacher for a full-time, long-term contract beginning in September 2026. Taking on this full-time role means assuming total classroom ownership-propelling pupil progress, navigating the journey toward SATs where applicable, and nurturing a lifelong curiosity for learning.

Key Responsibilities :

• Engaging Lesson Delivery: Plan and facilitate high-quality, thought-provoking lessons aligned with the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum, adapting your teaching strategies to stretch high-ability pupils while supporting all learners.
• Progress Tracking & Assessment: Monitor student milestones using robust formative and summative evaluation tools, translating data into effective academic support, target setting, or upper-tier enrichment activities.
• Classroom Team Leadership: Coordinate and collaborate with your classroom Teaching Assistants constructively, ensuring pupils with SEND and EAL requirements receive targeted, empowering guidance.
• Positive Environment: Foster a calm, stimulating, and respectful classroom culture rooted in positive reinforcement, clear operational routines, and emotional safety.
• Parental Partnership: Maintain transparent, professional, and consistent communication with parents and guardians regarding student breakthroughs, behaviour, and overall well-being.
• Collaborative School Contribution: Participate actively in year-group planning sessions, routine staff meetings, professional development days, and whole-school events.

What You'll Bring to the School

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Mandatory. A proven track record of successful teaching within a UK primary school setting, specifically across Key Stage 2 (Years 3 to 6). Both seasoned practitioners and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are welcome.
• Curriculum Confidence: A comprehensive, modern understanding of the KS2 curriculum framework, continuous assessment practices, and effective literacy, writing, and mastery-approach numeracy strategies.
• Confident Classroom Management: The ability to establish clear boundaries, hold junior students to high behavioural expectations, and inspire a focused, optimistic learning atmosphere from day one.
• Long-Term Consistency: The professional reliability to commit to a full-time, Monday-to-Friday teaching schedule starting in September 2026 for the full academic year.
• Compliance: A current Enhanced Child DBS registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new application through Randstad).

The Perks of Partnering with Randstad

• Pay : £141 - £163 per day
• Early Professional Security: Head into the summer holidays with complete peace of mind, knowing your full-time autumn placement is fully secured and finalised.
• Excellent St Albans Network: Gain access to beautifully resourced local schools that boast stellar facilities, enthusiastic pupils, and highly supportive, approachable leadership teams.
• Free Skill Development: Expand your professional portfolio with complimentary, unlimited access to our certified CPD learning academy, featuring courses on Behaviour Management, Guided Reading Support, SEND Strategies, and Advanced Safeguarding.
• Bespoke Consultant Advocacy: Work one-on-one with Neeraj, your dedicated recruitment expert, who handles your compliance, offers local market insights, and manages your day-to-day placement needs.
• Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 retail voucher as a token of our appreciation whenever you successfully introduce another qualified colleague to our agency network!

How to Apply

If 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 neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk 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.