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Are you a passionate, Qualified Primary Teacher with a specialist flair for English, phonics, and children's literature? Can you inspire a deep, lifelong love for reading and writing while elevating communication standards across Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2? If you want to secure a vital, full-time classroom role for the upcoming academic year within a highly supportive Watford school, Randstad Education wants to partner with you. We are looking for a dedicated Qualified Primary English Teacher (QTS) to join our partner Primary School in Watford for a long-term or permanent placement starting in September 2026. This vibrant, forward-thinking school places a premium on literacy development, early reading frameworks, and creative writing. This full-time role is perfect for an enthusiastic educator who can deliver a balanced, imaginative Primary English curriculum, close learning gaps, and build the confidence that empowers every child to articulate their ideas clearly.
Job Responsibility
Inspirational English Delivery: Plan, prepare, and execute high-quality literacy and English lessons that align with the National Curriculum, ensuring accessibility for lower-ability pupils and stretch opportunities for higher-attainers
Early Reading & Phonics Mastery: Lead or support systematic synthetic phonics programs (such as Little Wandle or Read Write Inc.) to build foundational literacy skills in early years and KS1
Creative Writing & Oracy: Design engaging modules focused on poetry, structured storytelling, and grammar, while cultivating classroom debates and presentation opportunities to enhance student oracy
Progress Assessment & Tracking: Implement robust assessment frameworks to accurately monitor reading ages, writing stamina, and comprehension skills, utilising data to inform targeted catch-up strategies
Inclusive Classroom Leadership: Manage and deploy classroom Teaching Assistants effectively to support pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL) and Special Educational Needs (SEND)
Collaborative School Contribution: Engage actively in staff meetings, parents' evenings, and whole-school literacy initiatives (such as Book Week or creative writing competitions)
Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) / QTLS
Primary Curriculum Expertise: A deep, up-to-date knowledge of the primary English curriculum, spelling, punctuation, and grammar (SPAG) frameworks, and effective reading strategies
Engaging Classroom Management: The ability to cultivate a highly organised, positive, and behaviour-managed classroom ecosystem where students feel safe to express their ideas
Commitment to the Full Academic Year: The professional reliability to take on a full classroom responsibility role starting in September 2026
Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one via Randstad)
Nice to have
EYFS experience (foundation years)
FMS experience
nursery experience (ages 3-4)
PPA teaching experience
reception experience
SEN experience
SIMS experience
teaching assistant experience
using school software
years 1-6 experience
What we offer
Competitive Pay: £141 - £163 per day
Secure Your Autumn Term Early: Step into the summer holidays with the absolute peace of mind that your full-time September 2026 contract is locked in
Premium Watford Network: Gain access to beautifully resourced local schools boasting exceptional libraries, tech-enabled classrooms, and strong leadership teams
Certified Portfolio Enhancement: Elevate your credentials with free access to our library of certified CPD courses, including Advanced Behaviour Management, Phonics Training, and Safeguarding
Dedicated Consultant Advocacy: Work closely with Neeraj, your specialist recruitment partner, who will fast-track your compliance and support your professional growth
Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 voucher as a thank you for every qualified teacher or primary support worker you successfully refer to our agency