Job description

Job Title: Primary Teacher
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £150-£230 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type:
Day-to-Day/Long-Term, Full-Time/Part-Time

Do you have a passion for teaching and inspiring young minds in a primary school setting?

GSL Education are pleased to offer an incredible opportunity for a Primary Teacher to join our dedicated team at a welcoming school in Rotherham. This role is perfect for an enthusiastic educator who is passionate about creating a positive and engaging learning environment for young learners.

About your role as a Primary Teacher:

In this role, you will play a key role in supporting the academic and personal development of students in Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2. You will create a friendly and safe classroom environment where children feel happy, confident, and ready to learn. Working closely with parents and school staff, you will help each child reach their full potential through engaging lessons and positive support.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver well-structured and engaging lessons that align with the national curriculum for Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 students.
  • Assess and monitor student progress regularly, providing clear and constructive feedback to support ongoing development.
  • Promote and maintain high standards of behaviour, fostering a respectful and inclusive classroom environment.
  • Maintain accurate records in line with school policies, with a strong commitment to safeguarding and child protection procedures.
  • Actively participate in school events, staff meetings, and continuous professional development to enhance teaching practice.

 Requirements for Primary Teacher:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is essential.
  • Proven experience teaching in primary schools across Key Stage 1 (KS1) and/or Key Stage 2 (KS2) classrooms is desirable.
  • Strong understanding of the curriculum, with the ability to plan and deliver lessons in core subjects.
  • Excellent classroom management skills to promote positive behaviour and create a calm, focused learning environment.
  • Enhanced DBS certificate on the Update Service or willingness to apply via GSL Education.

Why Work with GSL Education?

  • Competitive daily rates of pay based on your experience
  • A range of flexible work options: short-term, long-term or day-to-day placements
  • Access to professional development and training
  • Dedicated consultants offering personalised support and guidance

Join us as a Primary Teacher and help shape the future of our students!

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.

As an ethical, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and supporting staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the Primary Teacher role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV, and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.