Key Stage 1 Teacher

Supply Desk; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Supply Desk Ltd is recruiting a KS1 Teacher for a full-time role in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. The post is temporary to permanent with a start date from November 2026 or January 2027, offering a salary of £29,344 - £44,919 (MPS/UPS).

You will support Year 1 pupils, deliver engaging lessons, manage behaviours, and work within a supportive school team. QTS is essential; experience in Early Years or KS1 is preferred and an Enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential.
• Experience teaching in Early Years or Key Stage 1 is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and assessment methods.
• Effective team player with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Dedicated to continuous professional development and passionate about teaching.
• Committed to creating a positive, inclusive learning environment with effective behaviour management.
• Possesses professional references and an Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils with diverse learning needs by employing tailored teaching strategies that accommodate a range of abilities and learning styles.
• Foster independence and social development through interactive and collaborative activities, creating an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Attend to pupils personal care and medical needs, ensuring a safe, nurturing space that promotes their well-being and comfort.
• Promote health and well-being by implementing programmes and activities that encourage physical activity, healthy habits, and emotional resilience.
• Enhance pupils literacy and numeracy skills through targeted interventions and personalised approaches, supporting their academic progress across the curriculum.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Behaviour management

Education

QTS

Job description

Role: KS1 Teacher

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Full-time Temporary to Permanent

Start Date: November 2026 /January 2027

Salary: £29,344 - £44,919 (MPS/UPS)

About the School

This school offers a vibrant and supportive environment where staff arrive each day feeling motivated and leave fulfilled. There is a strong emphasis on delivering engaging, enjoyable lessons that inspire Year 1 pupils and maximise their learning experience.

The school s commitment to excellence is reflected in its consistently improving and well-maintained Ofsted rating.

Key Responsibilities

• Support pupils with diverse learning needs by employing tailored teaching strategies that accommodate a range of abilities and learning styles.
• Foster independence and social development through interactive and collaborative activities, creating an inclusive and supportive classroom environment.
• Attend to pupils personal care and medical needs, ensuring a safe, nurturing space that promotes their well-being and comfort.
• Promote health and well-being by implementing programmes and activities that encourage physical activity, healthy habits, and emotional resilience.
• Enhance pupils literacy and numeracy skills through targeted interventions and personalised approaches, supporting their academic progress across the curriculum.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience teaching in Early Years or Key Stage 1 is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum and assessment methods.
• Effective team player with excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Dedicated to continuous professional development and passionate about teaching.
• Committed to creating a positive, inclusive learning environment with effective behaviour management.
• Possesses professional references and an Enhanced DBS check.

We offer a £100 referral fee for any successful referrals of friends or colleagues who complete 5 or more shifts!

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful candidates will be required to complete and maintain an enhanced DBS check throughout their employment and comply with safer recruitment standards. (AGY)