Job description
Job Title: Primary Teacher
Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire
Salary: £30,000 - £46,535 per annum (Depending on experience).
Start Date: Easter 2025 or September 2025 start
Contract: Full-time, permanent (part-time can also be arranged for the right candidate)
Are you a passionate and driven Primary Teacher looking for a fresh start in a supportive school this Easter or September?
GSL Education are inviting applications for a dedicated Primary Teacher to join a welcoming and well-resourced mainstream primary school in Portsmouth, Hampshire. Whether you are an experienced teacher, a newly qualified ECT, or hold relevant overseas qualifications, we encourage you to apply for this fulfilling opportunity.
Role Overview:
This is a fantastic opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about providing engaging, high-quality education to primary-aged pupils. You will take full responsibility for a class, planning and delivering a broad and balanced curriculum that supports all learners to achieve their best.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver creative and stimulating lessons that engage and inspire pupils across the primary age range.
- Maintain high expectations for both behaviour and academic achievement.
- Differentiate learning to cater to the individual needs of pupils, including those with SEND or EAL.
- Create a nurturing classroom environment that promotes curiosity and a love of learning.
- Assess pupils’ progress and provide constructive feedback to support development.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and parents to ensure every child flourishes.
Who Should Apply?
We will warmly welcome applications from:
- Qualified Teachers (QTS)
- Early Career Teachers (ECTs)
- Overseas-trained teachers with UK-recognised qualifications
- Proven experience as a Class Teacher (or suitable placements for ECTs) within a mainstream primary school.
- A strong understanding of the national curriculum and effective teaching strategies for primary education.
- Excellent classroom management skills, with the ability to create a positive and focused learning environment.
- Ability to inspire and motivate children, tailoring lessons to meet individual learning needs.
- Strong communication skills to build positive relationships with students, colleagues, and parents.
- Have an updated CV (with two relevant references from the last two years and 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 salary, aligned to experience and national pay scales
- Full-time, permanent position with part-time flexibility available
- Supportive leadership team and vibrant staff community
- Opportunity to work in a positive, child-focused environment where every voice is valued
If you are ready to inspire young minds and play a vital role in shaping the future generation, apply now to become a valued member of this thriving school community in Portsmouth.
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 ‘Primary Teacher’ role, 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.