Primary School Teachers

Primary School Teacher Location: Wakefield & surrounding areas Start Date: September / ASAP Salary: £140 – £225 per day Contract: Day-to-Day, Short-Term & Long-Term Are you a passionate Primary School Teacher looking…

Pay rate £140 – £225/day
Contract type Contract
Posted 16 September 2026

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Primary School Teacher

Location: Wakefield & surrounding areas
Start Date: September / ASAP
Salary: £140 – £225 per day
Contract: Day-to-Day, Short-Term & Long-Term

Are you a passionate Primary School Teacher looking for your next teaching opportunity across Wakefield?

Are you confident delivering high-quality lessons across KS1 and/or KS2?

Would flexible teaching work allow you to find a better balance while continuing to make an impact in the classroom?

TeacherActive is working closely with primary schools across Wakefield and surrounding areas who are looking for reliable and enthusiastic Primary School Teachers for day-to-day, short-term and long-term positions.

We are interested in hearing from experienced teachers and ECTs who can confidently step into different primary school environments and quickly build positive relationships with pupils and staff.

The successful Primary School Teacher may be responsible for:

Teaching across KS1 and/or KS2

Delivering pre-planned lessons for day-to-day cover

Planning and assessing learning for longer-term positions

Differentiating lessons to meet individual pupil needs

Maintaining high expectations for behaviour

Supporting pupils with SEND and additional learning needs

Creating a positive and engaging classroom environment

The successful Primary School Teacher will have:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Previous UK primary school experience

Strong knowledge of the KS1 and/or KS2 curriculum

Excellent classroom and behaviour management

Confidence adapting learning for different abilities

Good safeguarding knowledge

A positive and adaptable approach

In return, you can expect:

Flexible work around your availability

Day-to-day, short-term and long-term opportunities

Market-leading rates of pay

A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7

CPD courses and certificates through My-Progression

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 you're paying the correct level of TAX and National Insurance, with no admin charges coming out of your hard-earned cash.

If you're a Primary School Teacher / Primary Teacher / ECT looking for opportunities across Wakefield, click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

Safeguarding and DBS Compliance

Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment

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