Key Stage 1 Teacher

Connex Education; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay to scale

Weekly PAYE pay

Professional development toolkits

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing support

Education consultant support

Network of Weston-super-More and North

Long-term opportunities

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking a passionate KS1 Primary Teacher to join a welcoming Weston-super-Mare primary school from September 2026. You will deliver high-quality lessons, foster an inclusive classroom, and support pupil progress in a collaborative environment.

Qualified Teachers with KS1 experience are encouraged to apply; Early Career Teachers are warmly welcomed. DBS checks and safeguarding commitment are required. Weston-super-Mare location with ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• QTS is required for the role.
• Experience teaching in Key Stage 1 is preferred.
• Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are warmly welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging and creative KS1 lessons.
• Create a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment.
• Assess, monitor and support pupil progress to ensure every child reaches potential.
• Collaborate with colleagues, support staff and school leaders.
• Build strong relationships with pupils, parents and carers.
• Promote high standards of behaviour, wellbeing and achievement.

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

KS1 teaching experience

ECT welcomed

Excellent classroom management

Strong communication skills

Creative and adaptable approach

Safeguarding knowledge

Job description

Location: Weston-super-Mare
Salary: Paid to Scale (MPS/UPS)
Contract: Full-time
Start Date: September 2026

About the Role

Connex Education is currently recruiting a passionate and dedicated Key Stage 1 Primary Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Weston-super-Mare from September 2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to inspire and engage young learners within a supportive and inclusive school environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high-quality teaching, creating engaging lessons and fostering a positive classroom culture where every child can achieve their full potential.

Whether you’re an experienced teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to begin your teaching journey, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

Planning and delivering engaging and creative lessons in line with the Key Stage 1 curriculum

Creating a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment

Assessing, monitoring and supporting pupil progress to ensure every child reaches their potential

Working collaboratively with colleagues, support staff and school leaders

Building strong relationships with pupils, parents and carers

Promoting high standards of behaviour, wellbeing and achievement

Why This Opportunity is Ideal

Join a welcoming and supportive school community

Teach a well-resourced Key Stage 1 class with excellent support from leadership

Develop your teaching practice through ongoing professional development

Build strong relationships within a collaborative staff team

Secure a rewarding role with opportunities for long-term career progression

What We’re Looking For

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience teaching within a primary school setting, ideally in Key Stage 1

Applications from Early Career Teachers (ECTs) are warmly welcomed

Excellent classroom management and communication skills

A creative, enthusiastic and adaptable approach to teaching

A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

An Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to obtain one through Connex Education

About the School

Our partner school in Weston-super-Mare is a welcoming and inclusive primary school with a strong community ethos. Staff work collaboratively to provide engaging learning experiences that enable every child to flourish academically, socially and emotionally. The school is committed to supporting both pupils and staff through high-quality teaching, professional development and a positive working environment.

Why Choose Connex Education?

• Pay to scale (MPS/UPS)
• Weekly PAYE pay – no umbrella companies
• Free access to our Classroom Teacher and SEND Toolkits for professional development
• Career progression opportunities through our professional development pathways
• Wellbeing support and refresher training for modern educational settings
• A dedicated education consultant to support your career journey
• Access to a wide network of schools across Weston-super-Mare and North Somerset
• Opportunities for long-term and permanent teaching roles

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you’re a passionate KS1 Primary Teacher looking for a rewarding opportunity in Weston-super-Mare from September 2026, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact the Bristol team on 0117 486 5001 or [e-mail] to find out more.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment.

Connex Education Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.