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Are you an enthusiastic, dedicated, and creative Qualified Primary Teacher looking to secure a stable, full-time classroom role for the upcoming academic year? Can you design a stimulating, inclusive, and highly organised learning environment where primary school children feel confident to explore, learn, and grow? If you want to join a collaborative school community in Harpenden, Randstad Education is ready to partner with you. We are seeking a high-calibre Qualified Primary Teacher (QTS mandatory) to join our partner Primary School in Harpenden for a full-time, long-term placement starting in September 2026. Whether your passion lies within Early Years (EYFS), Key Stage 1, or Key Stage 2, this welcoming school heavily values child-centred learning, creative curriculum delivery, and strong teamwork. As a full-time class teacher, you will take on full teaching responsibilities, driving academic progress and fostering a genuine love for learning across your cohort.
Job Responsibility
Inspirational Lesson Delivery: Plan, prepare, and teach creative, engaging lessons that align with the National Curriculum, adapting your teaching strategies to meet the diverse learning profiles within your classroom.
Progress Tracking & Assessment: Utilise robust formative and summative assessment frameworks to track student milestones, using data effectively to implement tailored catch-up or stretch interventions.
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 targeted guidance.
Positive Environment: Foster a calm, stimulating, and inclusive classroom culture rooted in mutual respect and positive reinforcement, where every child feels safe and motivated to learn.
Parental Partnership: Maintain open, supportive, and professional communication with parents and carers regarding student development, academic breakthroughs, and well-being.
Collaborative School Contribution: Participate actively in phase planning, staff meetings, professional development sessions, and whole-school community events.
Requirements
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Mandatory. A proven history of classroom teaching within a UK primary school setting. (Experienced generalists and Early Career Teachers are welcome).
Curriculum Confidence: A deep and up-to-date understanding of primary pedagogy, age-appropriate assessment methods, and effective literacy/numeracy strategies.
Exceptional Classroom Management: The ability to establish clear routines, high behavioural expectations, and an inclusive, warm learning environment from day one.
Commitment to the Academic Year: The professional reliability to commit to a full-time, 5-day-a-week timetable starting in September 2026.
Compliance: An enhanced Child DBS on the Update Service (or a willingness to process a new one via Randstad).
What we offer
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 Harpenden Network: Gain access to beautifully resourced local schools boasting exceptional facilities, enthusiastic pupils, and highly supportive leadership teams.
Certified Portfolio Enhancement: Keep your professional skills sharp with free access to our extensive library of certified CPD courses, including Classroom Behaviour Management, Phonics Mastery, SEND Awareness, 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!