Primary Teacher

Primary Teacher

£141 - £163 per day

St Albans

Are you an enthusiastic, Qualified Primary Teacher looking to secure a stable, full‑time contract for the upcoming academic year?

Can you cultivate a vibrant, structured, and nurturing learning space that empowers Key Stage 1 pupils to excel as they navigate their final year before transitioning into junior school?

If you want to take on a rewarding classroom leadership role in St Albans, Randstad Education wants to partner with you.

We are seeking a high‑calibre Qualified Year 2 Primary Teacher (QTS mandatory) to join a fantastic Primary School located in St Albans
. This full‑time position begins in September 2026
, offering excellent continuity and stability for the entire academic year. As the full‑time class teacher for a bright Year 2 cohort, you will lead them through their pivotal final year of Key Stage 1, focusing on building independent reading, foundational numeracy, and creative writing skills in a warm, collaborative school community.

• Inspiring Lesson Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver creative lessons that align with the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum, adapting your style to meet the diverse learning profiles within your Year 2 classroom.
• Phonics & Early Literacy: Continue to embed systematic synthetic phonics and guided reading strategies to expand vocabulary, strengthen comprehension, and encourage a love for books.
• Progress Assessment & Tracking: Utilise formative and summative assessments to monitor pupil milestones in reading, writing, and mathematics, providing targeted catch‑up or stretch support.
• Inclusive Classroom Leadership: Manage and deploy your classroom Teaching Assistants effectively, ensuring that pupils with Special Educational Needs (SEND) and English as an Additional Language (EAL) receive tailored, integrated guidance.
• Positive Environment: Foster a calm, stimulating, and inclusive classroom culture rooted in positive reinforcement, where every child feels safe and motivated to learn.
• Parental Partnership: Maintain open, supportive communication with parents and carers regarding student progress, and participate actively in staff meetings and whole‑school events.

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Mandatory. A proven track record of teaching primary education within a UK school setting. (Experienced Key Stage 1 generalists and Early Career Teachers are welcome).
• Deep KS1 Framework Knowledge: A strong understanding of early childhood pedagogy, reading screening frameworks, and effective primary numeracy strategies.
• Exceptional Classroom Management: The ability to establish clear routines, structure, and a warm, encouraging environment from day one.
• Commitment to the Full Academic Year: The professional reliability to commit to a full‑time, 5‑day‑a‑week schedule from September 2026 straight through to the end of the academic year.
• Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one via Randstad).

• Competitive Pay: £141 - £163 per day
• Secure Your Year Early: Step into the summer holidays with the absolute peace of mind that your full‑time September 2026 contract is locked in.
• Premium St Albans Network: Gain access to beautifully resourced local schools boasting exceptional facilities, tech‑enabled classrooms, and supportive leadership teams.
• Certified Portfolio Enhancement: Keep your professional skills sharp with free access to our extensive library of certified CPD courses, including Phonics Mastery, Classroom Behaviour Management, and Advanced Safeguarding.
• Dedicated Consultant Advocacy: Work directly with Neeraj
  , your specialist recruitment partner, who handles your compliance, understands the Hertfordshire market, and supports you throughout your placement.
• Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 voucher as a thank you for every qualified teacher or primary support worker you successfully refer to our agency!