Primary Teacher (EYFS, KS1, or KS2)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Are you a Primary Teacher (EYFS / Key Stage 1 / Key Stage 2) who is looking for flexibility in your career? Are you looking to choose the days you work and maintain a positive work life balance?
Successful candidates can earn a maximum of up to £213.00 a day.
We are currently looking to recruit Primary Teachers to service a group of schools in Penryn and the surrounding areas starting as soon as possible.
If you are a Primary Teacher looking for a better work life balance, where you can teach locally and impact learning outcomes then please get in touch with Ben on 01872 438 288.
Ideally you will:
- Have previous EYFS, KS1 or KS2 teaching experience.
- Be an enthusiastic and motivated professional.
- Be fully qualified; have a UK QTS.
- Have experience with small group intervention/booster work and SATs, however not compulsory.
- Be an ambitious individual who aspires to lead.
- Be confident in classroom and behaviour management.
- Establish warm, supportive relationships with all pupils whilst also creating a welcoming, safe environment.
- Ability to work school hours starting at 8am/9am until 3:30pm - working Monday to Friday
- Have a DBS on the updating service or be willing to complete one
- Be willing to undertake other Safer Recruitment and Safeguarding checks
What you will need to succeed:
School leaders are searching for confident, adaptable and enthusiastic individuals with an interest in the education sector. You will be a kind and patient person with willingness to help children learn, supporting the children within a small group or individually.
About Opus powered by Zen Educate:
Opus powered by Zen Educate is not just an education agency. We are also a technology company with an online-platform that cuts out the middleman. Roles come and go quickly so the best way to find out more is to register for our platform at www.zeneducate.com.
Other benefits include:
Register from the comfort of your own home - Upload the required safeguarding documents and complete a video conference interview without ever leaving the house.
Set your preferences - Receive and manage bookings through either your phone or laptop on our beautifully designed online platform. Create your profile with the information you want to highlight to schools.
Hassle-free - You no longer have to struggle with continuous unnecessary phone calls, timesheets, or any of the other hassle that comes with supply work.
Completely transparent - We always charge the school the same transparent, flat-fee and not a commission. As a result, our mission is always to facilitate the fairest match between schools and Teachers.
Temp-to-perm - Like the school you’re working at? Opus powered by Zen Educate makes it easy for a school to hire you on a permanent contract.
By applying to this job post, Opus powered by Zen Educate collects your information in accordance with our terms of service and privacy policy (found on our website). We may also contact you by email/phone/text about your registration.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract, Temp to perm
Salary: £125.00-£213.00 per day
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Primary Teacher (EYFS, KS1, or KS2) roles across Opus Education [Powered by ZEN]'s corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £16 - £27 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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