Primary Teacher - Full Time
Job description
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Primary Teacher
Teaching Personnel is looking to appoint a Fully Qualified Primary School Teacher to work in our Wakefield Primary Schools. The post is for full-time roles from Monday to Friday, term time only. This position can start immediately and will pay from £150 - £170.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent teaching qualification.
- Previous experience working with young children in an educational or childcare setting.
- Basic first aid certification is an advantage.
We are seeking:
- Someone who is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
- A passionate and enthusiastic teacher who can enthuse and encourage the students to participate and progress in class
- Someone who is innovative in their techniques to motivate and inspire our students
- Someone who can build positive and lasting relationships with staff, pupils and parents
- Be approachable, calm and professional
- Someone who is ambitious, determined and respectful.
If you believe you meet the criteria for this position please make your application today and submit your CV.
All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.
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Application advice
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⭐ Highlight your QTS qualification prominently as this is explicitly required for the role
📊 Quantify your classroom experience: 'Taught 28 Year 3 pupils, improving reading levels by 15%'
🛡️ Emphasise your safeguarding training and DBS clearance as these are mandatory requirements
🎯 Showcase innovative teaching techniques that motivate primary-aged children
🤝 Demonstrate your ability to build relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
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- •Delivered KS2 maths curriculum to 30 Year 5 pupils, achieving 85% pass rate in SATs assessments
- •Implemented innovative phonics programme for 25 Reception children, improving reading fluency by 40% over one term
- •Built positive relationships with 120+ parents through weekly communication and termly progress meetings
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Teaching Personnel's commitment to supporting primary teachers across Wakefield schools aligns perfectly with my QTS qualification and passion for KS1/KS2 education. My experience in safeguarding and innovative teaching techniques makes me well-suited for this immediate-start position.
My background in primary education includes classroom management, curriculum delivery, and building positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues. I hold current DBS clearance and am committed to promoting child welfare in all educational settings.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›How do you differentiate learning for mixed-ability KS1 and KS2 classes?
- ›What assessment methods do you use to track pupil progress?
- ›How do you incorporate the National Curriculum into your lesson planning?
- ›What safeguarding procedures would you follow if concerned about a child?
- ›How do you manage challenging behaviour in the classroom?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you motivated a reluctant learner
- ›Describe how you've built positive relationships with parents
- ›Give an example of when you've had to adapt your teaching approach
- ›How do you handle stress during busy school periods?
- ›Describe a time you worked collaboratively with teaching colleagues
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you motivated a reluctant learner
Describe how you've built positive relationships with parents