Year 6 Teacher

Year 6 Teacher | Skipton

Location:

Skipton, North Yorkshire

Salary:
DoE (Paid via PAYE)

Contract Type:
Fixed Term | July 2026

Start Date:

23/02/2026

Agency:
Academics

Are You an Experienced Year 6 Teacher Ready to Lead and Inspire in Skipton?

Do you have a proven track record of raising attainment in Year 6? Are you confident preparing pupils for SATs while maintaining a positive, engaging and supportive classroom environment?

Academics is seeking a strong, motivated, and committed Year 6 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Skipton. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced Key Stage 2 teacher who thrives on driving progress, building pupil confidence, and ensuring children are fully prepared for the transition to secondary school.

As a Year 6 Teacher, you will:

• Plan and deliver engaging, high-quality lessons aligned with the KS2 curriculum
• Prepare pupils effectively for SATs, ensuring strong progress across Reading, Writing and Maths
• Use assessment data to inform planning and raise attainment
• Create a structured, purposeful and supportive classroom environment
• Provide targeted intervention to support and stretch pupils of all abilities
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues
• Foster independence, resilience and confidence ahead of transition to Year 7
• Contribute positively to the wider school community

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Proven experience teaching in Upper Key Stage 2, ideally Year 6
• Strong knowledge of the KS2 curriculum and SATs frameworks
• Excellent behaviour management and high expectations for all pupils
• Ability to raise attainment and demonstrate measurable impact
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• An enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply)

• Competitive daily rates
• PAYE - no umbrella deductions
• Opportunities in supportive and well-led primary schools
• Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
• Dedicated support from a specialist primary consultant
• Potential for long-term and permanent roles