Job title: Primary Teacher
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Primary / Infant / Junior
Functional Expertise: Teacher
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Chelmsford
Job published: 03-11-2026
Job ID: 126164

Job Description

Primary Teacher | Chelmsford

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated teacher with a passion for inspiring young learners?

Are you looking to develop your teaching career in a supportive primary school environment, helping pupils build confidence, achieve their potential, and develop a lifelong love of learning?

An inclusive and welcoming primary school in Chelmsford is looking to appoint a motivated and committed Primary Teacher to join their team. This Primary Teacher opportunity is ideal for an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) seeking to make a positive impact on pupils' academic, social, and emotional development within a nurturing school environment.

As a Primary Teacher, you will be responsible for delivering engaging and effective lessons across the primary curriculum, supporting pupils in developing their knowledge and skills in line with the National Curriculum. The successful Primary Teacher will work collaboratively with colleagues, senior leaders, and support staff to create a positive classroom environment where every child is encouraged to succeed.


Main responsibilities of a Primary Teacher:

  • Planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with the Primary National Curriculum

  • Assessing, monitoring, and tracking pupil progress to support achievement

  • Creating a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment

  • Differentiating lessons to meet the needs of pupils with varying abilities and learning styles

  • Supporting pupils' academic, social, and emotional development

  • Working collaboratively with colleagues, teaching assistants, and senior leaders

  • Maintaining high expectations for behaviour, engagement, and pupil achievement

  • Communicating effectively with parents and carers to support pupil progress


The ideal Primary Teacher will have:

  • Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or be working towards qualification through an appropriate training route

  • Experience teaching in a primary school setting

  • Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and effective teaching strategies

  • Excellent classroom management and organisational skills

  • A genuine passion for helping children learn, develop, and achieve their potential

  • Strong communication skills, patience, creativity, and resilience

  • A commitment to inclusive education and continuous professional development


This Primary Teacher role offers an excellent opportunity for a teacher looking to develop their career within a supportive primary school that values teamwork, professional development, and high-quality teaching. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ECT beginning your teaching journey, this could be an exciting opportunity to make a lasting difference in pupils' lives.

Ribbons & Reeves are Essex and London’s leading education recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this Primary Teacher position in Chelmsford. For other opportunities, visit our website and search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application for this Primary Teacher role.

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