Primary School Teacher – Luton

Primary School Teacher – Luton

Newstaff Employment Agency in Luton is currently recruiting qualified Primary School Teachers for flexible teaching opportunities in local primary schools across Luton, Dunstable and the surrounding Bedfordshire area. We are looking for dedicated education professionals who can create engaging learning experiences, encourage positive classroom behaviour and help children build essential skills throughout their primary education. Opportunities are available for experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs), with full-time, part-time and supply teaching assignments to suit different working preferences.

Location: Luton, Dunstable and surrounding areas, Bedfordshire
Salary: £20,000–£30,000 per annum, depending on experience and assignment
Working Hours: Flexible, full-time and part-time opportunities
Job Type: Primary School Teacher / Supply Teacher
Contract: Temporary Supply, Short-Term and Potential Longer-Term Placements
Qualification: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or appropriate eligibility to teach

Please note: We do not process applications submitted via third-party websites (except jobfindr, Reed, and Workable). To ensure we review your application, please apply directly through our official website.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and age-appropriate lessons that support the primary National Curriculum.
• Teach pupils across the relevant primary school year groups and key stages.
• Prepare classroom activities that promote creativity, curiosity and active learning.
• Establish clear classroom routines and expectations.
• Create a welcoming environment where pupils feel supported and motivated.
• Monitor children’s academic development through regular assessment.
• Identify learning gaps and provide appropriate classroom support.
• Adapt teaching materials to accommodate different abilities and learning styles.
• Encourage the development of literacy, numeracy and communication skills.
• Promote positive behaviour through consistent classroom management.
• Support pupils in developing confidence, independence and social skills.
• Provide additional learning support for children with special educational needs.
• Maintain accurate records of pupil achievement and progress.
• Provide constructive feedback to support continued improvement.
• Work closely with teaching assistants and other classroom support staff.
• Communicate professionally with parents and carers when appropriate.
• Follow school safeguarding, behaviour and child protection procedures.
• Maintain a safe, organised and inclusive learning environment.
• Adapt to the routines and expectations of different primary schools.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), or appropriate eligibility to teach in the relevant role.
• Good understanding of the primary National Curriculum.
• Ability to plan and deliver effective classroom lessons.
• Strong classroom management and behaviour support skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Confidence assessing pupil progress and adapting teaching methods.
• Ability to engage and motivate children with different learning needs.
• Strong organisational and lesson preparation skills.
• A genuine enthusiasm for primary education and child development.
• Ability to maintain a structured and supportive classroom environment.
• Good teamwork and professional relationship-building skills.
• Confidence working with teaching assistants and school support staff.
• A positive approach to supporting pupils with additional educational needs.
• Ability to manage classroom activities and maintain pupil engagement.
• Flexibility to undertake assignments across schools in Luton and Dunstable.
• A reliable, adaptable and professional approach to teaching.
• Willingness to follow school safeguarding and behaviour policies.
• An enhanced DBS certificate, or willingness to complete the necessary checks.
• Ability to provide satisfactory professional references.
• Eligibility to work in the UK, subject to the required employment checks.

Previous experience teaching within a primary school would be beneficial but is not essential.

Applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are welcomed, particularly those looking to gain valuable classroom experience through supply teaching opportunities.

Why Join?

• Salary range of £20,000–£30,000 per annum, depending on experience and assignment.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Flexible primary school teaching opportunities.
• Full-time and part-time assignments available.
• Day-to-day and short-term supply placements.
• Potential for longer-term teaching opportunities.
• Work in primary schools across Luton, Dunstable and surrounding areas.
• Gain experience teaching different primary school year groups.
• Suitable opportunities for experienced teachers and ECTs.
• Develop your teaching and classroom management skills.
• Build professional relationships with local schools.
• Experience a variety of school environments and teaching approaches.
• Enjoy a rewarding role supporting children’s learning and development.
• Support from a dedicated education recruitment team.

How to Apply

Interested in this primary school teaching job in Luton? Don’t hang about—send us your CV, and a friendly team member at Newstaff Education Recruitment Agency will be in touch soon.

Do you have any questions or require additional information about our current education vacancies? Feel free to contact Kay at 01582 877 002 or email your CV directly to [email protected].

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Safeguarding Statement

Newstaff is committed to safeguarding children; the successful applicant will be required to hold an enhanced DBS and undergo further vetting checks, including references. If you have lived outside the UK for more than 6 months in the past 10 years, you will need to provide an overseas police good conduct check.

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