Year 6 Teacher - Wakefield Primary School

Location: Wakefield
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Primary Teachers
Reference: YR6TCH
Salary: £150 - 200 per day
Job Published: about 17 hours ago

Job Title: Year 6 Teacher – Wakefield Primary School
Location: Wakefield
Salary: £150–£200 per day (depending on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2025

A calm classroom, a settled Year 6 group, and a team that actually supports you? Yes, please.

We’re working with a brilliant primary school in Wakefield looking for an experienced KS2 teacher to lead their Year 6 class through an important year. SATs prep, leavers’ hoodies, and all. The school has a fantastic SLT who trust their teachers, so you’ll have the autonomy to teach your way—with plenty of support if you need it.

What’s on offer:

  • Full classroom responsibility with PPA time protected

  • Year group planning with a supportive KS2 team

  • Clear behaviour policies and strong routines already in place

  • Forward-thinking SLT who actually listen

  • A lovely class that’s ready to be inspired

We’re looking for someone who:

  • Has UK QTS and KS2 experience

  • Knows their way around the Year 6 curriculum (SATs experience is a bonus!)

  • Can build strong relationships and keep pupils motivated through the final push

  • Brings positivity, ideas, and a team-player attitude

Why join Protocol Education?

  • Weekly pay through PAYE – no umbrella faff

  • FREE access to our online CPD Academy

  • Personalised support from your own local consultant

  • Opportunities across Wakefield and West Yorkshire

  • Fast, friendly registration and 1:1 interview coaching

Oh, and if you’re not already Thrive trained—we’ll cover that for free. Schools love it, and it gives your application an extra shine ✨

Apply now and we’ll be in touch to chat next steps. This one won’t hang around.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further 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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