training and education
E-learning modules
£141 - £163 per day
Hitchin
Are you an enthusiastic, Qualified Primary Teacher looking to lock in a secure, full-time contract for the entire upcoming academic year?
Can you cultivate a vibrant, structured, and nurturing learning space that empowers Key Stage 1 pupils to excel as they navigate their final year before transitioning into junior school?
We are seeking a Qualified Year 2 Primary Teacher (QTS mandatory) to join an outstanding partner Primary School nestled in the historic market town of Hitchin. This full-time, long-term contract runs for the full duration of the next academic year, starting in September 2026 and running through to July 2027. As the full-time class teacher for a bright Year 2 cohort, you will play a central role in building independent reading habits, core arithmetic confidence, and creative writing stamina within a highly collaborative school community.
Your Responsibilities
- Inspiring Lesson Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver creative lessons that align with the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum, adapting your style to meet the diverse learning profiles within your Year 2 classroom.
- Phonics & Early Literacy: Continue to embed systematic synthetic phonics and guided reading strategies to expand vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, and encourage a love for books.
- Progress Assessment & Tracking: Utilise formative and summative assessments to monitor pupil milestones in reading, writing, and maths, providing targeted catch-up or stretch support.
- Inclusive Classroom Leadership: Manage and deploy your classroom Teaching Assistants effectively, ensuring that pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEND) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) receive tailored, integrated guidance.
- Positive Environment: Foster a calm, stimulating, and inclusive classroom culture rooted in positive reinforcement, where every child feels safe and motivated to learn.
- Parental Partnership: Maintain open, supportive communication with parents and carers regarding student progress, and participate actively in staff meetings and whole-school events.
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. (Experienced Key Stage 1 generalists and Early Career Teachers are welcome).
- Deep KS1 Framework Knowledge: A strong understanding of early childhood pedagogy, reading screening frameworks, and effective primary numeracy strategies.
- Exceptional Classroom Management: The ability to establish clear routines, structure, and a warm, encouraging environment from day one.
- Commitment to the Full Academic Year: The professional reliability to commit to a full-time, 5-day-a-week schedule from September 2026 straight through to the end of the academic year in July 2027.
- 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
- Secure Your Year Early: Step into the summer holidays with the absolute peace of mind that your full-time September 2026 contract is locked in.
- Premium North Hertfordshire Network: Gain access to beautifully resourced local schools boasting exceptional facilities, tech-enabled classrooms, and 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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