Job description
Job Title: Primary School Teacher
Location: Barking & Dagenham
Salary: M3 - M6
Start Date: September (possibly sooner)
Contract: Full time & Permanent
Are you a motivated and ambitious Primary Teacher looking for your next opportunity to inspire young learners? We are currently recruiting passionate educators to work across a range of primary school settings within the local area.
These roles offer the chance to join welcoming, inclusive schools that are committed to nurturing confident, well-rounded children who are well prepared for their future.
We are looking for strong classroom practitioners who are ready to make a positive impact in a variety of school environments.
The Role
As a Primary Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching across KS1 and/or KS2, depending on your experience and preference. You will have the opportunity to work in schools that value creativity, strong behaviour standards, and engaging, purposeful learning.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and deliver engaging, well-structured lessons in line with the National Curriculum
- Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment
- Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils, including SEND and EAL learners
- Assess, track, and report on pupil progress effectively
- Maintain high expectations for behaviour and achievement
- Build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
- Contribute to the wider life of the school when required
Candidate Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) and a PGCE (or equivalent)
- Strong knowledge of the primary curriculum
- A proven track record of effective teaching within a primary setting
- Creative, adaptable, and passionate about education
- Strong classroom management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to deliver consistently high-quality teaching practice
What We Offer
- Access to a variety of supportive primary school settings
- Opportunities for both long-term and permanent placements
- Professional development opportunities
- Supportive leadership teams across placements
- Competitive rates of pay (MPS/UPS depending on role)
- Flexible opportunities to suit your career goals
How to Apply
If you are an inspiring Primary Teacher ready for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
We also offer, via our partner, access to accredited Education-relevant CPD courses. In addition to that, GSL Education is currently offering £100 for the successful referral of either Teachers or Teaching Assistants (Ts &Cs apply).
For more information or to register your interest in our role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV (ensure that the correct details along with your experiences, ethos, and aspirations are included) and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch. As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout Barking & Dagenham.
Primary Teacher - Barking & Dagenham