Job description
Job Title: Flexible Teacher
Location: Poole, Dorset
Salary: £94 - £140 per day (Depending on experience)
Start Date: After Easter 2025 or September 2025
Contract: Full-time, permanent (part-time can also be arranged for the right candidate)
Are you a dynamic and adaptable individual looking to take on a flexible teaching role in a mainstream primary school in Poole?
GSL Education are inviting applications a dedicated and adaptable Flexible Teacher to join a mainstream primary school in Poole, Dorset.
Whether you’re a university student, a graduate, or someone eager to build a career in education, this is the perfect opportunity to gain hands-on teaching experience while supporting students in their learning journey.
About the Role:
As a Flexible Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering pre-planned lessons, managing classroom activities, and ensuring students receive continuous learning in the absence of the regular teacher. This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to flexibly support students while also gaining invaluable experience in primary education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Delivering pre-planned lessons and adapting them as necessary to meet students’ needs.
- Ensuring a positive and productive learning environment by managing classroom behaviour.
- Supporting students to stay engaged with their learning and providing tailored assistance.
- Monitoring student progress and providing feedback where required.
- Contributing to the smooth transition of students when the regular teacher returns.
- Promoting a growth mindset and fostering a love for learning in students.
Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is a must.
- A degree or be a university student, especially those looking to gain experience in teaching.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build rapport with children.
- Classroom management skills and the ability to maintain a focused learning environment.
- A passion for supporting young learners and making a positive impact on their education.
- Previous experience with children or in educational settings would be advantageous.
- Have an updated CV (covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the update service (or be willing to apply for one).
What We Offer:
- Competitive daily pay rates with opportunities for long-term placements.
- Pathway to securing a full-time teaching position.
- Opportunities to gain experience in diverse school settings.
- Dedicated consultants providing personalised career support.
If you are a determined university student or graduate seeking a flexible and rewarding teaching role, apply today for the Flexible Teacher position at this dynamic primary school in Poole.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service or completing an application for a new check.
As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.
For more information or to register your interest in the ‘Flexible Teacher’ in a primary schoolrole, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.