QTS Teacher

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Job Title: QTS Teacher

Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Salary: £30,000 - £46,535 per annum (Depending on experience).

Start Date: Immediate or After Summer 2025 start

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Are you an enthusiastic and qualified teacher ready to inspire and educate young learners in a supportive primary school environment?

GSL Education proudly invites applications for the role of QTS Teacher in a well-established mainstream primary school in Southampton, Hampshire. This is a full-time, permanent position with an immediate or after-summer start, offering an excellent opportunity for both experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) to develop their careers within a nurturing and progressive educational setting.

Role Overview

As a QTS Teacher, you will deliver high-quality, inclusive teaching to pupils across Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2. You will be expected to plan engaging lessons, foster a positive classroom environment, and contribute to the wider school community. The role suits individuals who are passionate about education, committed to pupil progress, and keen to make a lasting impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Foster a supportive and stimulating classroom environment that encourages independent learning.
• Track student progress and adapt teaching strategies accordingly.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and other staff members.
• Establish strong relationships with pupils, parents, and colleagues.
• Contribute to whole-school events, policies, and continuous improvement.
  
  

Who Should Apply?

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – ECTs are warmly encouraged to apply.
• Prior teaching experience in a primary school setting.
• Sound knowledge of the UK National Curriculum.
• Strong classroom management skills and high expectations of pupil behaviour.
  
  

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• SEN experience or an understanding of inclusive teaching strategies is considered an advantage.
• Have an updated CV (with two relevant references from the last two years and covering the last ten years barring any unexplained gaps) and an enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or be willing to apply for one).
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, aligned to experience and national pay scales
• Dedicated support from an experienced local consultant.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A trusted education agency with a proven track record of successful school placements.
  
  

This role is ideal for teachers who are enthusiastic, reflective, and ready to take on a fulfilling new challenge. Whether you’re an experienced educator or at the start of your teaching journey, GSL Education would be delighted to support you.

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.

As an ethical, inclusive and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools across the UK.

For more information or to register your interest in the ‘QTS Teacher’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants, will be in touch.