Primary Teacher
£141 - £163 per day
St Albans
Are you an inspiring, dedicated teacher eager to engage young minds and instill a lasting passion for discovery within a thriving primary setting?
Can you cultivate a purposeful, high-achieving classroom environment that balances strong academic expectations with inclusive, adaptive teaching?
Are you looking to secure a full-time, long-term teaching post?
Randstad Education is currently recruiting an outstanding Primary Teacher (QTS mandatory) for a full-time, long-term placement at an established partner Primary School based in St Albans. Spanning Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, this welcoming school provides a collaborative, well-resourced setting focused on pupil attainment, personal development, and pastoral well-being. We are seeking a forward-thinking practitioner capable of delivering tailored, high-impact lessons, coordinating classroom support staff effectively, and fostering an environment where every child can flourish.
Core Responsibilities
- Curriculum Delivery & Differentiation: Design, differentiate, and deliver stimulating lessons strictly aligned with National Curriculum standards to cater to diverse pupil capabilities.
- Core Subject Attainment: Deploy interactive learning aids, concrete mathematics apparatus, and systematic synthetic phonics or reading comprehension schemes to accelerate pupil progress.
- Classroom Team Leadership: Direct, mentor, and collaborate with assigned room Teaching Assistants to maintain a focused, safe, and productive learning atmosphere.
- Assessment & Progress Tracking: Implement structured assessment frameworks to monitor individual benchmarks, evaluate academic gains, and celebrate pupil milestones.
- Multidisciplinary Liaison: Work closely alongside the SENCO, phase coordinators, and senior leadership to ensure tailored adjustments are delivered for SEND and EAL pupils.
- Home-School Partnerships: Maintain clear, empathetic, and constructive communication with parents and carers to cultivate strong home-school links.
Candidate Profile
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Mandatory. Applications are welcome from experienced primary educators as well as ambitious Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with prior UK classroom experience.
- Pedagogical Knowledge: A thorough command of primary curriculum requirements, adaptive planning strategies, and positive behaviour management techniques.
- Professional Composure: A patient, approachable, and resilient manner capable of leading a classroom with confidence and encouraging pupil engagement.
- Collaborative Ethos: A genuine commitment to working as part of a unified school team that places student welfare and achievement first.
- Statutory Compliance: Holds an Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or readiness to complete a new application via Randstad).
Why Partner with Randstad?
- Competitive Daily Rates: £141 - £163 per day
- Long-Term Placement Stability: Secure a consistent, ongoing full-time teaching appointment at a highly regarded primary school in St Albans.
- Free Accredited CPD: Access certified modules-including SEND Strategies, Behaviour Management, and Advanced Safeguarding-to support your professional development.
- Dedicated Local Guidance: Personalised advice and support from Neeraj, your dedicated recruitment consultant with specialised knowledge across Hertfordshire schools.
- Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 retail voucher for every qualified teacher or classroom support professional you successfully introduce to our team!
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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