Key Stage 1 Teacher

GSL Education; Sudbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Sudbury is looking for a passionate Key Stage 1 Teacher for a full-time role starting September 2025, transitioning to 4 days a week from January through May 2026. The ideal candidate will have QTS and experience in KS1, ensuring a positive learning environment with creativity and high expectations.

Benefits

Long-term opportunity with a reputable partner school

Competitive daily rate

Professional development opportunities

Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in Key Stage 1 is required.
• Secure knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures is essential.
• Contributes positively to team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching in line with the KS1 National Curriculum.
• Create a nurturing classroom environment.
• Monitor pupil progress, assessing and providing interventions.

Skills

Strong behaviour management

Differentiation skills

Engaging teaching practices

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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Key Stage 1 Teacher – Full Time (Sept–Dec), 4 Days a Week (Jan–May)
Location: Sudbury
Contract Type: Full Time
Start Date: September 2025
Pay: £145 – £240 per day (dependent on experience)

GSL Education are working in partnership with a welcoming and inclusive primary school in Sudbury to recruit a dedicated and enthusiastic Key Stage 1 Teacher. This role will be full-time from September to December 2025, then moving to 4 days a week from January until May 2026.

We are looking for a passionate classroom practitioner who can deliver engaging, inclusive lessons and support pupils in reaching their full potential. The successful candidate will be joining a supportive and collaborative team that values creativity, consistency, and high expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan and deliver high-quality teaching and learning in line with the KS1 National Curriculum.
• Create a nurturing and stimulating classroom environment that supports all learners.
• Assess and monitor pupil progress effectively, providing timely interventions where needed.
• Build positive relationships with children, staff, and parents.
• Contribute to the wider school community and uphold school values and policies.

The Ideal Candidate Will:

• Hold QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
• Have experience teaching in Key Stage 1
• Demonstrate strong behaviour management and differentiation skills
• Be reflective, enthusiastic, and willing to work as part of a committed team
• Have a secure knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures

We Offer:

• Long-term opportunity with a reputable partner school
• Competitive daily rate: £145–£240 depending on experience
• Professional development and career growth through GSL Education
• Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant

Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that the successful applicant must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks including an enhanced DBS on the update service.