Primary Teacher
Smile Education Recruitment
📅 Start Date: September 2026
🕐 Hours: Full-Time
💷 Pay: £140–£200 per day, dependent on experience
Inspire, Motivate and Make a DifferenceSmile Education is recruiting on behalf of a welcoming, inclusive and community-focused primary school in the Buckingham area of Hull, seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated Primary Teacher to join their team from September 2026.
This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate teacher who is committed to creating engaging, purposeful and inclusive learning experiences for primary-aged children.
The school provides a supportive learning environment where children are encouraged to develop their confidence, independence and curiosity. Staff work collaboratively to ensure pupils feel safe, valued and motivated to achieve their potential.
The Role
As a Primary Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching and learning, creating a positive classroom environment and supporting pupils to make strong academic and personal progress.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Planning and delivering engaging, age-appropriate lessons in line with the primary curriculum.
- Creating a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
- Differentiating lessons to meet the needs and abilities of all pupils.
- Supporting children's academic, social and emotional development.
- Assessing and monitoring pupil progress and adapting teaching accordingly.
- Maintaining high expectations for learning, behaviour and achievement.
- Using a range of creative and effective teaching strategies to engage pupils.
- Building positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers and colleagues.
- Working collaboratively with teaching assistants and the wider school team.
- Supporting pupils with additional learning needs where required.
- Contributing to the wider life of the school and school community.
- Ensuring safeguarding and school policies are followed at all times.
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
- Strong experience teaching within a UK primary school setting.
- A minimum of 6 months' recent UK classroom experience.
- Good knowledge and understanding of the primary curriculum.
- Strong classroom and behaviour management skills.
- The ability to plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- A nurturing, patient and child-centred approach.
- The ability to build positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
- Confidence working independently while contributing effectively to a wider school team.
- A genuine passion for education and helping children achieve their potential.
This opportunity is based in Buckingham, Hull (HU8), making it an excellent option for teachers living in or travelling from Hull, Sutton-on-Hull, Bilton, Bransholme, Ings, East Hull, Beverley, Cottingham, Hessle and surrounding areas.
The area is well connected to Hull city centre and surrounding East Yorkshire communities, making it a practical location for education professionals seeking teaching opportunities across the region.
Hull offers a vibrant mix of local communities, parks, shops, cafés, cultural attractions and leisure facilities. The surrounding East Yorkshire area also provides easy access to coastal destinations and countryside, making it an attractive location for teachers looking to work within a well-connected school community.
Requirements
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised equivalent teaching qualification.
- At least 6 months' recent UK classroom experience.
- Enhanced DBS Certificate registered on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Smile Education.
- Ability to provide a full two years of employment and/or education references.
- At least one reference relating to working with children.
- Right to work in the UK.
- References should be available during the pre-screen or registration process to support a smooth compliance journey.
Registration & Compliance
Successful applicants will complete a registration appointment with Smile Education as part of our safeguarding and compliance process.
Once your application and required documentation have been received, we will arrange your registration appointment promptly so our compliance team can process your file efficiently and help you become available for work as quickly as possible.
Why Join Smile Education?
- September 2026 teaching opportunities available.
- Long-term, permanent and flexible education opportunities.
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your recruitment journey.
- Competitive daily pay of £140–£200, dependent on experience.
- Weekly pay.
- Access to ongoing CPD and career development.
- £100 Joining Bonus – receive £100 after completing your first 10 days of work.*
- £200 Referral Bonus – recommend a friend or colleague and earn £200 once they complete the qualifying period.*
Smile Education and our partner schools are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff are expected to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to:
- Enhanced DBS checks.
- Verification of identity and qualifications.
- Employment and reference checks.
- Right to work checks.
- Online searches for shortlisted candidates in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.
If you are an experienced Primary Teacher looking for a new opportunity in Buckingham, Hull or the surrounding East Yorkshire areas, we'd love to hear from you.
Whether you're looking for a long-term position or want to explore future teaching opportunities across Hull and East Yorkshire, Smile Education can support you throughout your recruitment, safeguarding and compliance journey.
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