Year 6 Teacher

Description:

Year 6 Class Teacher 

Location: St Helens
Start date: January 2027
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Salary: Main Pay Scale, dependent on experience
Via: Teaching Personnel

Teaching Personnel is recruiting a permanent Year 6 Class Teacher for a welcoming Catholic primary school in St Helens.

This is an opportunity to take ownership of a Year 6 class from January 2027 and guide pupils through an important stage of their education. You’ll help them prepare for SATs, develop stronger learning habits and approach the transition to secondary school with confidence.

The school is looking for a teacher who combines high expectations with a calm, encouraging classroom presence. You’ll join an established KS2 team, with support from colleagues and Teaching Assistants throughout the year.

Why Teachers Will Be Interested

A permanent contract from January 2027
Responsibility for one Year 6 class
A supportive and collaborative KS2 team
Leadership that values staff development and wellbeing
Dedicated Teaching Assistant support
An established curriculum and clear school routines
The opportunity to shape SATs preparation and targeted intervention
Scope to contribute to subject leadership and wider school development
A caring school community where staff know pupils and families well
Secure employment without the uncertainty of temporary cover

Your Role

As the Year 6 Class Teacher, you will:

Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the Year 6 curriculum
Prepare pupils for KS2 SATs without allowing assessments to dominate the wider curriculum
Use assessment effectively to identify gaps and plan appropriate next steps
Deliver or coordinate focused English and mathematics interventions
Adapt teaching for pupils with SEND, EAL and different starting points
Maintain clear routines and positive behaviour expectations
Work closely with Teaching Assistants to ensure support is purposeful
Monitor pupil progress and maintain accurate assessment records
Communicate professionally with parents and carers
Support pupils academically and pastorally as they prepare for secondary school
Contribute to curriculum development and the wider life of the school
Respect and support the school’s Catholic values and ethos

Who Is the School Looking For?

The school would like to meet a teacher who:

Holds Qualified Teacher Status
Has experience teaching within KS2
Has secure knowledge of the upper-KS2 curriculum
Can confidently teach Year 6 English and mathematics
Understands assessment and end-of-key-stage expectations
Can balance SATs preparation with a broad, engaging curriculum
Uses assessment to respond to misconceptions and gaps in learning
Has a calm, consistent and positive approach to behaviour
Builds strong relationships with pupils, families and colleagues
Can work collaboratively within an established KS2 team
Is committed to becoming a long-term member of the school community
Previous Year 6 or SATs experience would be valuable, but teachers with strong upper-KS2 experience will also be considered.

Applications are welcome from experienced teachers and ECTs with substantial Year 6 or upper-KS2 placement experience. The school is particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate readiness to take responsibility for end-of-key-stage assessment and pupil transition.

The successful teacher will help pupils consolidate their primary learning, develop independence and prepare socially and academically for secondary school. You’ll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with the class and see the direct impact of your teaching during a significant year in their education.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.

All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.

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