Year 6 Teacher

Position: Year 6 Teacher (Contract)
Year 6 Teachers Needed – Make a Lasting Impact in Derby
Pay: £180-£230 per day

Are you a dedicated, hard-working KS2 teacher looking for a refreshing change and a new challenge?
If you're ready to make a significant impact on the lives of young learners, this role is the perfect opportunity for you.

Classroom Recruiters are seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and highly motivated Year 6 Teacher to join a friendly and supportive partner primary school in Derby. This is a full-time maternity cover position beginning in February.

Position:
Year 6 Teachers Needed

Location:

Derby

Start Date:

Feb 2026
Pay: £180-£220 per day

What to Expect from the Role

As a Year 6 teacher in this school, you’ll play a vital role in guiding pupils through one of the most important stages of their primary education – preparing for the KS2 SATs. The school have a passionate and supportive team who are committed approach to helping every child succeed.

You’ll have the opportunity to deliver focused, engaging lessons that build confidence and boost attainment in English and Maths. With access to resources, intervention support, and a collaborative teaching environment, you’ll be empowered to make a real impact during this crucial academic year.

If you're dedicated to helping pupils reach their full potential and thrive under the challenge of SATs preparation, this is a rewarding and purposeful role where your expertise will truly matter.

And to make sure you’re properly rewarded for your expertise, we offer some of the best daily rates around.

Areas We Cover

As well as this role we are currently supporting schools in Chaddesden, Alvaston, Normanton, Oakwood, Allestree, Mickleover, Littleover, Spondon, Long Eaton, Melbourne, Chellaston, Sunnyhill, and Sinfin. These opportunities span a variety of supportive and specialist settings, with both live vacancies and anticipated future roles available.

Why this role is great:
Excellent Team and Leadership Support

You'll be working within well-supported teams and benefit from strong leadership. The schools are committed to staff wellbeing and professional development.

About the class:
Ofsted rated good Primary school with 2 form entry.

This is a class with mixed ability they have had a great start to the academic year, the Head Teacher is looking ideally for an experienced year 6 teacher with a history of great results, However other applicants with primary teaching experience will be considered for the role.

Qualifications

Required:

* QTS (Qualified Teacher Status), PGCE, or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.

Interview Process:

* Stage 1:
Virtual interview with one of our consultants to discuss the role.

* Stage 2:
Meet with the school leadership team and have a tour of the school.

* Stage 3:
Take part in a 30 minute lesson and then complete an in tray activity.

* Final Stage:
Formal interview with the Head Teacher.

This is more than just a teaching job—it’s a chance to change lives and rediscover why you became a teacher.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm