Year 6 Class Teacher

Location: Stanway, Colchester

Start Date: November 2026 or January 2027

Salary: £160 - £220 per day

Contract: Full-Time

• ** Must have QTS ***

Are you an experienced Year 6 Teacher with a strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum?

Do you have the confidence to prepare pupils for their end-of-KS2 assessments while maintaining an engaging and positive classroom environment?

Are you looking for a rewarding long-term teaching opportunity within a supportive Primary School in Colchester?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a welcoming and highly regarded Primary School in the Stanway area of Colchester that is looking to appoint an experienced Year 6 Class Teacher.

The school provides an inclusive and nurturing learning environment where children are encouraged to achieve their full potential. They have high expectations for academic achievement, behaviour and personal development while ensuring learning remains engaging, enriching and enjoyable.

The successful Primary Teacher will take responsibility for a Year 6 class on a full-time basis, delivering high-quality lessons and supporting pupils throughout their final year of primary education. You will play an important role in preparing pupils for end-of-KS2 assessments and SATs, raising attainment and ensuring they are confident and prepared for their transition into secondary school.

The successful Primary Teacher will have:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Strong experience teaching Year 6 and/or Upper Key Stage 2.
• Excellent knowledge of the Year 6 curriculum and end-of-KS2 expectations.
• Experience preparing pupils for SATs and using assessment to raise attainment.
• Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
• High expectations for pupil achievement and personal development.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
• A positive and collaborative approach to working within a Primary School team.

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process.
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply.
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel.
• Market leading rates of pay.
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend Terms and Conditions apply.

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this Year 6 Class Teacher position in Stanway, Colchester, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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