training and education
E-learning modules
£141 - £163 per day
St Albans
Are you an ambitious, Qualified Primary Teacher looking to lock in a secure, full-time classroom leadership role for the upcoming academic year?
Can you design an inspiring, tech-enabled, and inclusive learning environment that drives academic confidence across Key Stage 2?
If you want to partner with a highly collaborative school community in St Albans, Randstad Education is ready to advocate for you.
We are seeking a high-calibre Qualified KS2 Primary Teacher (QTS mandatory) to join an outstanding partner Primary School located in the vibrant area of St Albans. This full-time, long-term position begins in September 2026, offering excellent stability for the entire academic year. As a full-time Key Stage 2 class teacher, you will take lead responsibility for a junior cohort, guiding them through crucial developmental milestones, fostering critical thinking, and helping them reach their full potential.
Your Responsibilities
- Inspirational KS2 Curriculum Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging, high-impact lessons that align with the Key Stage 2 National Curriculum, ensuring all abilities are challenged and supported.
- Academic Progress & Interventions: Utilise robust formative and summative assessment strategies to accurately track student milestones, using data to implement effective catch-up or stretch interventions.
- Inclusive Classroom Leadership: Manage and deploy classroom Teaching Assistants effectively, ensuring that pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEND) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) can fully access the lessons.
- Positive Behaviour Frameworks: Maintain a structured, calm, and productive learning environment by seamlessly utilising the school's positive reinforcement and de-escalation strategies.
- Holistic Student Development: Cultivate a stimulating classroom culture rooted in mutual respect, where independent learning, resilience, and emotional well-being are heavily championed.
- Collaborative School Contribution: Maintain open, professional communication with parents and carers, and participate actively in phase planning, staff meetings, and whole-school initiatives.
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 KS2 generalists and Early Career Teachers are welcome).
- Deep KS2 Curriculum Knowledge: A strong understanding of the National Curriculum frameworks for junior pupils, along with confident literacy and numeracy skills.
- Exceptional Classroom Management: The ability to establish clear routines, high expectations, and an inclusive, warm environment from day one.
- Commitment to the Academic Year: The professional reliability to commit to a full-time, 5-day-a-week schedule starting in September 2026.
- 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 St Albans 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 Classroom Behaviour Management, SEND Awareness, 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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