Key Stage 1 Teacher

Flourish Education; Dudley; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday Pay

Pension Contributions

CPD Training (KCSIE Safeguarding)

Refer a friend bonus

Recruitment Support

Job summary

Flourish Education are seeking a Key Stage 1 Teacher to join a partner primary school in Dudley. The role is full-time, starting after October Half Term and continuing until the end of the academic year, teaching a Year 1 class with full teaching duties.

The ideal candidate will have solid understanding of the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum, experience delivering phonics (Little Wandle training desirable), and the ability to plan engaging, differentiated lessons while monitoring pupil progress

Qualifications

• Experience teaching Key Stage 1 in a UK primary school, ideally Year 1.
• Strong knowledge of the KS1 National Curriculum and early reading.
• Experience delivering systematic phonics; Little Wandle training desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and delivering engaging Year 1 lessons aligned to the KS1 curriculum.
• Deliver structured phonics sessions to support reading and writing development.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress, adapting lessons to fill gaps.
• Support Year 1 pupils in developing independence and learning skills.

Skills

KS1 teaching experience

Little Wandle phonics training (des)

Planning and delivering lessons

Assessment of pupil progress

Behaviour management

Communication and organisation

Job description

Flourish Education are currently seeking a Key Stage 1 Teacher to join one of our partner primary schools in Dudley. This is a full-time position starting after October Half Term and continuing until the end of the academic year.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a Year 1 class, taking on full teaching duties including planning, delivering lessons, marking and assessing pupil progress. The school are particularly interested in teachers who have experience delivering phonics, with Little Wandle phonics training being highly desirable.

Our partner school places children at the centre of everything they do, promoting a positive learning environment built on trust, respect and achievement. With a strong emphasis on helping pupils develop a love of learning.

Required Responsibilities as a Key Stage 1 Teacher:

• Taking on full class teacher responsibilities, including planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum.
• Delivering structured phonics sessions to support pupils' early reading and writing development.
• Monitoring and assessing pupil progress, using assessment information to identify learning gaps and adapt future lessons.
• Supporting Year 1 pupils as they develop independence, confidence and essential learning skills.
• Working closely with teaching assistants and other members of staff to provide a supportive and engaging classroom environment.

Working as a Key Stage 1 Teacher, you will have the following skills:

• Previous experience teaching within Key Stage 1 in a UK primary school, ideally within Year 1.
• Strong understanding of the National Curriculum and early reading development.
• Experience delivering systematic synthetic phonics, with Little Wandle training being highly desirable.
• Ability to plan creative, differentiated lessons that meet the needs of pupils with varying abilities.
• Strong behaviour management skills and the ability to create a positive classroom atmosphere.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Working as a Key Stage 1 Teacher for Flourish Education also offers you excellent benefits, including:

• £174.71 - £240.71 per day; this equals £34,069 - £46,940 based on working 5 days a week for a full school year (Dependent on experience)
• Holiday Pay - 12.07% of your daily rate is accrued into your holiday pot.
• Pension Contributions
• Free KCSIE and compliance training, including Safeguarding, Prevent Duty, Allergy and Anaphylaxis. As well as access to THE National College for your own CPD.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme.
• Regular support from your local Recruitment Specialist.

This Key Stage 1 Teacher role is based in Dudley and is easily commutable from Tipton, Sedgley, Coseley, Brierley Hill, Oldbury and Wolverhampton.

Legal

Flourish Education Ltd is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects every candidate to share this commitment. All candidates are subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. It is an offence to apply for the role if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. Flourish Education is acting as an employment and business agency.