Year 6 Teacher

Job Description

Are you an experienced and enthusiastic Key Stage 2 Teacher looking for a full-time teaching role from September?

Flourish Education are working in partnership with a welcoming Primary School in Wednesbury, who are seeking a dedicated Year 6 Teacher to join their team from September to cover a maternity leave on a long-term basis.

This full-time Teaching position includes full class teacher responsibilities and offers an excellent opportunity to teach an established Year 6 class within a supportive Key Stage 2 team. The school is looking for a confident and experienced practitioner who can deliver engaging lessons, prepare pupils for the transition to secondary school, and maintain high standards of teaching and learning throughout the academic year.

As part of the Key Stage 2 team, you will work closely alongside other KS2 teachers, sharing ideas, planning collaboratively, and ensuring consistency across the phase. The leadership team is highly supportive and committed to providing a positive working environment where staff can thrive.

As a Year 6 Teacher, your responsibilities will include:

  • Taking full responsibility for a Year 6 class, including planning, preparation, marking, assessment and reporting.

  • Delivering engaging and challenging lessons in line with the Key Stage 2 curriculum.

  • Preparing pupils effectively for end-of-year assessments and the transition to secondary school.

  • Using assessment data effectively to monitor progress and identify next steps for learning.

  • Differentiating learning to meet the needs of all pupils, including those requiring additional support or challenge.

  • Creating a positive and structured classroom environment that promotes high expectations for behaviour and achievement.

  • Working collaboratively with other Key Stage 2 teachers to ensure consistency in planning, assessment and curriculum delivery.

  • Building positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues.

  • Attending staff meetings, parents' evenings and contributing to the wider life of the school.

  • Maintaining accurate records and providing regular feedback on pupil progress.


Required Skills and Experience for this Year 6 Teacher role:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
  • Previous experience teaching within Key Stage 2, ideally Upper Key Stage 2.

  • A secure understanding of the Year 6 curriculum and assessment requirements.

  • Experience preparing pupils for SATs and supporting them through the transition to secondary education.

  • Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.

  • The ability to plan, deliver and assess engaging lessons that promote progress for all pupils.

  • Excellent organisational, communication and interpersonal skills.

  • A DBS on the Update Service or issued within the last 12 months.

  • A minimum of two excellent professional references.


Working as a Year 6 Teacher for Flourish Education you will receive excellent benefits including:

  • A competitive salary of up to £223.62 per day which equates to £45,240 based on experience (M1–M6 Paid to scale).

  • Holiday Pay – 12.07% of your day rate is accrued into your holiday pot.

  • Pension Contributions.

  • KCSIE-compliant safeguarding and prevent duty training inclusive of modules relating to legislation, FGM and abuse.

  • Refer a Friend bonus scheme.

  • Regular contact throughout the registration process and once you are at work.

  • Your own dedicated consultant who will spend time getting to know you to ensure you are placed in schools that you will thrive in.

  • Free ongoing CPD opportunities.


This Year 6 Teacher role is based in Wednesbury and has excellent transport links from West Bromwich, Tipton, Darlaston, Walsall, Great Barr and the surrounding areas. For those travelling by car, on-site parking is available.

If you are interested in this Year 6 Teacher role, please get in touch today! We look forward to hearing from you.


Legal
Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.








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