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Primary Teacher
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Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-07-13
Listing for:
TeacherActive
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-13
Job specializations:
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Education / Teaching
Elementary School
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Primary School Cover Teacher
Location:
Wakefield
Start Date:
September
Salary: £140 to £180 per day, depending on experience
Are you a passionate Primary School Cover Teacher looking for flexible work across Wakefield?
Do you have strong classroom management and sound knowledge of the Primary Curriculum?
Are you looking for day-to-day teaching with the opportunity to secure a long-term role?
Teacher Active is working with a wide network of welcoming and supportive primary schools across Wakefield and is looking to recruit enthusiastic Primary School Cover Teachers for the new academic year. We have established relationships with schools throughout the area, giving you the opportunity to gain experience in a variety of school settings while making a real impact in the classroom.
This is a full-time role starting in September, providing day-to-day cover across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2, with the potential for long-term placements where suitable opportunities arise. As a Primary School Cover Teacher, you will be expected to deliver engaging lessons, maintain excellent classroom management, and ensure pupils continue to make progress during staff absences.
The successful Primary School Cover Teacher will have:
QTS (ECTs are welcome to apply)
Recent UK primary teaching experience across Key Stage 1 and/or Key Stage 2
Excellent classroom management skills
A flexible and adaptable approach to teaching in different school settings
Strong communication and organisational skills
A genuine passion for inspiring young learners
In return for the above you can expect to receive:
A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
Market leading rates of pay
Teacher Active 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 that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.
If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.
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About Teacher Active
Teacher Active 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
Teacher Active 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, s 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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