Year 6 Teacher Jobs in Essex — Recruitment agencies

We are seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and dedicated Year 6 Teacher to join a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Colchester, starting as soon as possible. This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who is passionate about Upper Key Stage 2 and committed to delivering high-quality teaching that prepares pupils for the transition to secondary school while fostering a love of learning. The school has a strong ethos of inclusion, collaboration, and high expectations. Staff work closely together to share best practice, provide support, and ensure every pupil is able to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Senior leadership is approachable, supportive, and committed to professional development, providing mentoring, guidance, and structured planning support. As a Year 6 Teacher, you will plan, deliver, and assess lessons across all areas of the curriculum. You will be responsible for preparing pupils for statutory assessments (SATs) and for developing the skills, confidence, and independence they will need as they move to secondary education. Working closely with teaching assistants and colleagues, you will ensure all pupils receive tailored support to meet their individual needs. Key Responsibilities • Plan, deliver, and assess high-quality lessons across the Year 6 curriculum • Prepare pupils for SATs and transition to secondary school • Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils, including SEND and EAL learners • Promote independence, resilience, and positive learning behaviours • Maintain a structured, inclusive, and positive classroom environment • Collaborate effectively with teaching assistants, KS2 colleagues, and senior leaders • Communicate regularly with parents and carers about pupil progress • Monitor pupil progress and maintain accurate assessment records • Contribute to staff meetings, CPD sessions, and whole-school initiatives • Ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to at all times The Ideal Candidate The successful candidate will: • Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) • Have experience teaching Upper Key Stage 2, ideally Year 6 • Demonstrate excellent classroom management and organisational skills • Be reflective, proactive, and adaptable • Have a strong commitment to inclusion, safeguarding, and pupil wellbeing • Work collaboratively as part of a professional team The school is located in Colchester, with excellent transport links and a supportive local community. Staff benefit from a professional, organised, and inclusive working environment where wellbeing and professional development are prioritised. How to Apply To apply, please forward an up-to-date CV outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

We are working with a vibrant and fun primary school based in Essex seeking a proactive and emotionally intelligent Year 6 teacher. The children are hardworking, caring, inquisitive and imaginative and the staff here aspire to develop well-rounded, confident pupils through a supportive pastoral environment, as a result we are seeking a primary teacher who knows how to drive attainment and create engaging lessons. Interviews will be happening on a rolling basis over the next two weeks, so don't hesitate, get in touch today to find out more! Responsibilities of a Year 6 teacher: • As a Year 6 teacher you will be responsible for the pastoral care of children taking their final steps in Key stage 2, promoting teamwork, and cultivating a conducive learning environment. • Teaching the Key stage 2 curriculum to groups of children while also focusing on each individual child's learning targets, encouraging their strengths, and improving their weaknesses • Further developing maths ability and introducing fractions, statistics, and geometry • Help children develop their writing ability by creating plots, characters and settings for stories. • Keeping track of children's progress and occasionally reporting back to parents About the school: • 2 form entry school located in a lovely residential area • Friendly environment that welcomes early career teachers (ECTs) with open arms • As well as academic excellence, this school aspires to develop well-rounded, confident pupils through its supportive pastoral environment. Suitable applicants must have: • Relevant qualifications (Experienced teachers as well as ECTs are welcome to apply) • Be able to commute to Essex on a daily basis • Experience teaching Upper Key stage 2. • The confidence to hit the ground running, proactively lead a class and manage behaviour in line with school behaviour policies. Application If this Year 6 teacher role sounds interesting to you then get in touch today!

Position: Year 6 Teacher Location: Dagenham Contract: Full-Time Start Date: September Key Stage: KS2 (Year 6) Year 6 Teaching Role in a Primary School A primary school in Dagenham is seeking to appoint a Year 6 Teacher to join its team from September. This is a full-time role within a supportive school that is committed to raising attainment and ensuring strong outcomes at the end of Key Stage 2. Year 6 is a key phase in the school, with a focus on preparing pupils for their transition to secon…