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Primary Teacher

Academics·Tarporley, Cheshire West and Chester·Posted 1 week ago
💰 £117-150/hour
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Job description

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Academics are urgently requiring skilled primary teachers In the Tarporley area due to high demand from our current schools.

We work very closely with all of our teachers in order to find the most suited school for your needs which will allow you to create great links and relationships with the schools, making you more appealing to future employers.

What we need:

  • QTS essential.
  • Preferably have experience working with children within the Primary setting.
  • Right to work in the United Kingdom.
  • Able to develop relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.
  • Clear understanding of the needs of the pupils.
  • Ability to deliver good lessons.
  • Ability to engage with pupils and communicate effectively.

What we can offer you:

  • Regular work for EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
  • Daily, short and long term placements within our schools.
  • A dedicated consultant to find the most suited primary school.
  • We can aid you in building your reputation for future employers.
  • Large base of local primary schools.
  • Competitive weekly pay.
  • Certain vacancies only given to Academics.
  • 24hr contactable service.
  • Possible permanent opportunities within our schools.

So if you are a qualified primary teacher looking for work in the Tarporley area please submit an updated CV or call our local office for details.

Academics are a leading education recruitment agency based in Stoke-on-Trent serving Cheshire east areas. If you are a primary School Teacher in the local area please get in touch!

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Key skills

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Must-have skills
QTS qualificationPrimary teaching experienceRight to work in UK
Nice-to-have
EYFS experienceKS1 experienceKS2 experience
Soft skills
CommunicationRelationship buildingAdaptabilityEngagementCollaboration
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⭐ Highlight your QTS qualification prominently as this is explicitly stated as essential

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📊 Quantify your teaching experience: "Taught Year 3 class of 28 pupils, improving reading levels by 15%"

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🌐 Emphasise your experience across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 as the role covers all primary phases

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🎯 Showcase your ability to build relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues as this is specifically mentioned

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🤝 Highlight your flexibility for daily, short and long-term placements as this matches their offering

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  • Delivered engaging lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2 for 15 different schools, maintaining 95% positive feedback from head teachers
  • Built strong relationships with 180+ pupils and their families during 12-month supply placement, resulting in permanent position offer
  • Adapted teaching methods for diverse learning needs across 8 primary schools, improving pupil engagement scores by 25%

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Dear Hiring Manager,

I am writing to apply for the Primary Teacher position with Academics in Tarporley. With my QTS qualification and experience across EYFS, KS1 and KS2, I am well-positioned to deliver engaging lessons and build strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues as outlined in your requirements.

My background in primary education has equipped me with the flexibility to adapt quickly to different school environments and the ability to engage effectively with children across all primary phases. I understand the importance of developing meaningful connections within school communities.

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Technical

  • How do you differentiate lessons across EYFS, KS1 and KS2?
  • What strategies do you use for behaviour management in primary classrooms?
  • How do you assess pupil progress and adapt your teaching accordingly?
  • Describe your approach to planning lessons that meet curriculum requirements
  • How do you support children with different learning needs in your classroom?

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time you had to quickly adapt to a new school environment
  • Describe a situation where you built a strong relationship with a challenging pupil
  • How do you handle communication with concerned parents?
  • Give an example of when you had to work collaboratively with teaching colleagues
  • Describe a time you had to engage a disinterested class in learning
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Tell me about a time you had to quickly adapt to a new school environment

When I started a 6-week placement at Meadowbrook Primary, I discovered they used a completely different behaviour management system than I was familiar with. I spent my first evening studying their policies and observed experienced teachers during break times. I implemented their traffic light system consistently and within 3 days had established clear routines with my Year 2 class of 26 pupils. The head teacher commented that my quick adaptation helped maintain continuity for the children during their regular teacher's absence.
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Describe a situation where you built a strong relationship with a challenging pupil

I had a Year 4 student, Jake, who was frequently disruptive and refused to engage with maths lessons. I discovered he was passionate about football, so I incorporated football statistics and scenarios into his maths work. I also gave him small leadership responsibilities like distributing materials. Over 4 weeks, his engagement improved dramatically and his maths assessment scores increased from 40% to 75%. His class teacher noted the positive change continued after my placement ended.

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