training and education
E-learning modules
£141 - £163 per day
Berkhamsted
Are you an enthusiastic, Qualified Primary Teacher looking for a structured, part-time classroom role that offers an excellent work-life balance?
Can you bring your Key Stage 1 expertise to a bright Year 2 classroom three days a week, delivering the academic focus and nurturing environment pupils need to excel?
If you want to secure a stable, long-term part-time contract for the upcoming academic year in Berkhamsted, Randstad Education wants to partner with you.
We are seeking a dedicated Qualified Year 2 Primary Teacher (QTS mandatory) to join a fantastic Primary School located in Berkhamsted. This part-time position begins in September 2026, requiring a fixed commitment of three days a week: Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. Working alongside a collaborative job-share partner, you will lead a wonderful Year 2 cohort through their final year of Key Stage 1, ensuring consistency, high-quality learning, and a smooth educational journey.
Your Responsibilities
- Collaborative Lesson Delivery: Plan, prepare, and teach creative, engaging lessons aligned with the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum on your designated days (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday).
- Seamless Job-Share Partnership: Maintain meticulous handover notes and open communication with your classroom job-share partner to ensure complete continuity in tracking pupil progress and curriculum coverage.
- Phonics & Reading Development: Deliver systematic synthetic phonics and guided reading strategies to expand vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, and foster independent reading habits.
- Progress Assessment: Utilise formative and summative assessments to monitor pupil milestones in reading, writing, and mathematics, tailoring support to stretch higher-attainers and lift lower-ability pupils.
- Inclusive Classroom Leadership: Manage and deploy classroom Teaching Assistants effectively, ensuring that pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEND) receive targeted, integrated guidance.
- Community Engagement: Foster a warm, structured, and positive classroom culture, maintaining welcoming and professional communication with parents and carers.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Mandatory. A proven track record of teaching primary education within a UK school setting. (Key Stage 1 or Year 2 specific experience is highly advantageous).
- Deep KS1 Framework Knowledge: A strong understanding of early childhood pedagogy, phonics screening frameworks, and effective primary numeracy strategies.
- Fixed Part-Time Availability: The strict professional reliability to commit to a full-day schedule every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday for the duration of the academic year.
- Exceptional Classroom Management: The ability to seamlessly step into an established school structure, establishing clear routines and a supportive environment from day one.
- Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one via Randstad).
Why Partner with Randstad?
- Competitive Pay: £141 - £163 per day
- The Perfect Balance: Secure a stable, long-term teaching role that fits your lifestyle, allowing you to focus on high-impact teaching three days a week.
- Premium Berkhamsted Network: Gain access to beautifully resourced local schools boasting exceptional facilities, enthusiastic pupils, and highly supportive leadership teams.
- Certified Portfolio Enhancement: Keep your professional skills sharp with free access to our extensive library of certified CPD courses, including Phonics Mastery, Classroom Behaviour Management, and Advanced Safeguarding.
- Dedicated Consultant Advocacy: Work directly with Neeraj, your specialist recruitment partner, who handles your compliance, understands the Hertfordshire market, and supports you throughout your placement.
- Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 voucher as a thank you for every qualified teacher or primary support worker you successfully refer to our agency!
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.
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