Primary Teacher

Experienced Primary Teacher - Swaffham – January Start Teach is currently recruiting an experienced and confident Primary Teacher for a teaching opportunity at a primary school in Swaffham, starting in January 2027.…

Pay rate £130 – £200/day
Job type Temporary
Posted 22 October 2026

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Experienced Primary Teacher - Swaffham – January Start

Teach is currently recruiting an experienced and confident Primary Teacher for a teaching opportunity at a primary school in Swaffham, starting in January 2027.

This role involves covering curriculum time across Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 6 over two days per week. We are looking for an experienced teacher, ideally at UPS level, who can confidently adapt their teaching across different year groups and deliver targeted support to meet pupils’ learning needs.

The successful candidate will have strong experience delivering phonics in Early Years and Key Stage 1, alongside supporting Year 6 pupils with reading fluency catch-up.

What will you be doing?

As a Primary Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

* Delivering curriculum lessons across Reception, Year 1, Year 2 and Year 6

* Providing effective phonics teaching within Early Years and Key Stage 1

* Supporting Year 6 pupils with targeted reading fluency catch-up

* Adapting teaching methods and resources to suit different ages, abilities and learning needs

* Delivering engaging, structured lessons that support pupils’ progress

* Assessing understanding and identifying areas where additional support may be needed

* Maintaining positive behaviour and creating a supportive learning environment

* Building positive relationships with pupils and school staff

* Ensuring continuity of learning across the different year groups

What we're looking for

We're looking for an experienced Primary Teacher who is:

* An experienced, qualified teacher with UK-recognised Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

* Ideally working at UPS level, with substantial primary teaching experience

* Confident teaching across EYFS, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2

* Experienced in delivering phonics teaching in Reception and Key Stage 1

* Skilled in supporting older pupils with reading fluency and catch-up interventions

* Adaptable and confident moving between different year groups

* Able to deliver engaging lessons and maintain high standards of teaching and learning

* Reliable, professional and confident working independently

* Available to start in January 2027 and work two days per week

Experience in phonics delivery and Year 6 reading fluency interventions is essential for this role.

Why work with Teach?

We can offer:

* Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience and previous pay scale

* A teaching opportunity across two days per week

* A January 2027 start

* The chance to use your experience to support pupils across multiple year groups

* Support from a dedicated education recruitment team

Ready for your next opportunity?

If you're an experienced Primary Teacher with strong phonics and reading fluency expertise, looking for a two-day-a-week opportunity in Swaffham from January 2027, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this opportunity with Teach.

Teach is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All applicants will be subject to appropriate safeguarding checks and screening in accordance with current legislation and relevant guidance

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