Job description

KS2 Teacher – Flexible short-term and long-term opportunities available immediately

Are you a Key Stage 2 Specialist looking for a role that offers both professional fulfilment and a better work-life balance? We are currently welcoming passionate educators for immediate short-term supply and long-term placements across Harpenden and the surrounding village schools.

You aren't just teaching a curriculum; you are helping children build the independence and resilience they need for secondary school. Whether you want the variety of a new classroom every day or the chance to settle into a steady term-time role, we have the perfect fit for your lifestyle.

Duties as KS2 Teacher:

Deliver engaging lessons across the KS2 curriculum using provided plans
Maintain a positive, inclusive, and well‑managed learning environment
Manage behaviour effectively in line with school policies
Adapt teaching approaches to support diverse learning needs
Assess and record pupil progress when required
Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development
Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to whole‑school life during longer‑term placements

Ideal KS2 Teacher:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
Strong understanding of the KS2 curriculum
Confident classroom and behaviour management skills
Flexible and adaptable across year groups and varied school environments
Positive, organised, and committed to delivering high‑quality teaching
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment.

Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self‑employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high‑street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well‑being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

Recommend a friend to receive a £100 Amazon voucher for yourself, and a chance for you both to win a holiday worth up to £1000 – If you know anyone who is looking for temporary, permanent or supply work then get in touch with us today!