Year 6 TeacherStart Date: April 2026Location: Sevenoaks, KentFull/Part-time: Full-timeSalary: M1 to UPS3 £37,870 - £56,154
About the role/school
Teach Plus are currently working with a welcoming primary school in Sevenoaks seeking a committed Year 6 Teacher to join their team from April 2026 on a full-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic teacher who enjoys supporting pupils during their final year of primary school and preparing them for the transition to secondary education.
This school is a welcoming and inclusive setting that provides a nurturing environment where every child is encouraged to thrive both academically and personally. Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, the school prides itself on creating a supportive community where pupils feel safe, valued, and motivated to achieve their best. Staff work closely with families to ensure that children are supported throughout their learning journey.
The school offers a broad and engaging curriculum designed to inspire curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. Alongside core academic subjects, pupils benefit from enrichment opportunities that help develop confidence, teamwork, and independence. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Year 6 Teacher to join a school that holds high expectations for behaviour and achievement while supporting pupils to become respectful, resilient, and responsible individuals.
Job Responsibilities
The successful Year 6 Teacher will:
Plan and deliver engaging and well-structured lessons aligned with the national curriculum
Prepare pupils effectively for their end of Key Stage 2 assessments
Monitor and assess pupil progress to ensure strong outcomes
Maintain high expectations for behaviour and learning
Create a supportive and inclusive classroom environment
Work collaboratively with colleagues, support staff, and leadership
Qualifications/Experience
The ideal Year 6 Teacher will have:
Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
Experience teaching in Key Stage 2, ideally in Year 6
Strong classroom management and organisational skills
A passion for supporting pupils’ academic and personal development
The ability to build positive relationships with pupils, staff, and families
Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service
Right to work in the UK
Next steps
If this Year 6 Teacher position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information, please contact Rebecca at Teach Plus.Alternatively, please click ‘apply’ and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
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Purpose:
To empower everyone in our community, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed.
Key responsibilites:
Support for pupils:
Supervise and provide particular support for pupils, including those with special needs, ensuring their safety and access to learning activities
Assist with the development and implementation of individual education/behaviour plans and personal care programmes
Establish constructive relationships with pupils and interact with them according to individual needs
Promote the inclusion and acceptance of all pupils
Encourage pupils to interact with others and engage in activities led by the teacher
Set challenging and demanding expectations and promote self-esteem and independence
Provide feedback to pupils in relation to progress and achievement, under guidance of the teacher
Assist with the supervision of pupils out of lesson times, including before and after school and at lunchtime
Accompany teaching staff and pupils on visits, trips and out of school activities as required and take responsibility for a group under the supervision of the teacher
Support for teachers:
Create and maintain a purposeful, orderly and supportive environment, in accordance with lesson plans and assist with the display of pupils’ work
Use strategies, in liaison with the teacher, to support pupils to achieve learning goals
Assist with the planning of learning activities, including admin support e.g. photocopying, typing, filing
Monitor pupils’ responses to learning activities and accurately record achievement/progress as directed
Provide detailed and regular feedback to teachers on pupils’ achievement, progress, problems etc.
Promote good pupil behaviour, dealing promptly with conflict and incidents in line with established policy and encourage pupils to take responsibility for their own behaviour
Establish constructive relationships with parents/carers
Undertake marking of groups of pupils’ work
Support for the curriculum
Undertake structured and agreed learning activities/teaching programmes, adjusting activities according to pupil responses
Undertake programmes linked to local and national curriculums.
Support the use of ICT in learning activities and develop pupils’ competence and independence in its use
Prepare, maintain and use equipment/resources required to meet the lesson plans/relevant learning activity and assist pupils in their use
General/other
Attend and participate in relevant meetings, training and events as required
Contribute to the overall development of our school and Mercia Learning Trust, ensuring both operate because of shared and collective responsibility, including, contributing to trust partnership activities to drive school and trust improvement
All schools in Mercia Learning Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Therefore, all employees are expected to share this commitment
Be aware of and comply with the codes of conduct, regulations and policies of the school and its commitment to equal opportunities
Any other delegated roles as directed by the headteacher
Training:Your training plan, the training you will be getting:
Level 3 Teaching Assistant
The apprenticeship training will be provided through online learning
Training and development will take place in the workplace at Woodlands Primary School
Training Outcome:
Teaching Assistant Level 2, Teaching Assistant Level 3
Employer Description:Mercia Learning Trust Mercia Learning Trust is a successful partnership of four primary and three secondary schools located in the south-west of Sheffield. Established in 2012, with one secondary school, our trust has grown to serving over 5000 pupils, with 650 staff. Why do we exist? • To empower everyone in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed. How do we behave? • We are kind - showing care and supporting each other. • We have integrity - doing the right thing and always putting children first. • We work with diligence - overcoming obstacles and having no excuses. What do we do? • We run schools that focus on academic excellence, cultural capital and the development of character. How will we succeed? • A culture of excellence – high standards shaped by clarity, not control. • Academic focus – empowering all children through an exceptional curriculum. • Purposeful collaboration – relationships built on trust, reducing sub-optimisation and driving collective success. Our staff are a crucial part of our trust, just like our pupils. We are devoted to recruiting, training, retaining and taking good care of our highly skilled and dedicated team.
Woodlands Primary School
Woodlands Primary School is a 2-form entry primary and nursery for children aged 2-11 in a vibrant South Sheffield community. This popular and over-subscribed school has around 500 pupils. In February 2022, Ofsted graded our school as strongly Good.Working Hours :Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.00pm and Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm with an unpaid 30 minute break each day. Term time only.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Number skills,Team working,Initiative,Non judgemental,Patience....Read more...