Key Stage 1 Teacher

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

Benefits offered by this job

£100 referral fee

Job summary

Supply Desk in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, is seeking a KS1 Primary Teacher for a full-time role on a temporary to permanent basis, starting September 2026.

The salary ranges from £29,344 to £44,919 per year, and you will deliver engaging KS1 lessons, track pupil progress, and work with colleagues to uphold high standards of teaching and safeguarding. QTS is essential and enhanced DBS is required.

Qualifications

• QTS is essential.
• KS1 experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum, phonics frameworks and assessments.
• Excellent communication, organisational and teamwork skills.
• Ability to create a positive, inclusive learning environment with strong behaviour management.
• Enhanced DBS check and professional references required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality KS1 teaching, adapting to abilities and learning styles.
• Support pupils' academic, social and emotional development.
• Foster independence, confidence and curiosity through interactive learning.
• Maintain a safe, nurturing classroom focusing on pupil wellbeing.
• Promote health and wellbeing through activities for physical, emotional and social development.
• Develop early literacy, phonics and numeracy with targeted support.
• Assess, monitor and track pupil progress to inform planning and interventions.

Skills

Classroom management

KS1 experience

Phonics knowledge

Curriculum knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

Role: KS1 Primary Teacher

Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Full-time Temporary to Permanent

Start Date: September 2026

Salary: £29,344 - £44,919

About the School

This school provides a vibrant and supportive environment where staff feel motivated and valued each day. There is a strong focus on delivering engaging and purposeful lessons that inspire Key Stage 1 pupils and support them in reaching their full potential.

The school is committed to continuous improvement, reflected in its positive and steadily improving Ofsted outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality teaching to KS1 pupils, adapting lessons to meet a range of abilities and learning styles.
• Support pupils academic, social, and emotional development through engaging and inclusive classroom practices.
• Foster independence, confidence, and curiosity through interactive and stimulating learning experiences.
• Maintain a safe and nurturing classroom environment that supports pupils well-being.
• Promote health and well-being through activities that encourage physical, emotional, and social development.
• Develop pupils early literacy, phonics, and numeracy skills through targeted support and effective teaching strategies.
• Assess, monitor, and track pupil progress, using data to inform planning and interventions.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience teaching in Key Stage 1 is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum, phonics frameworks, and assessment requirements.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and teamwork skills.
• Passionate about teaching and committed to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to create a positive, inclusive learning environment with strong behaviour management.
• Holds (or is willing to obtain) an Enhanced DBS check and professional references.

We offer a £100 referral fee for 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 applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check and adhere to safer recruitment standards. (AGY)