KS1/2 Teacher

Step Teachers; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A teacher recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated KS1/2 Teacher for a full-time, long-term temporary position starting January 2026. This role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons, adapting strategies for diverse learners, and maintaining high standards within the classroom. Ideal candidates will have Qualified Teacher Status and experience across KS1 and KS2. Competitive salary paid weekly, with access to exclusive benefits and well-being services. Join a supportive team committed to educational excellence.

Benefits

Discounted shopping deals

Travel offers

Gym memberships

Comprehensive well-being services

Qualifications

• Experience teaching across KS1 and KS2 essential.
• Ability to inspire and motivate learners of all abilities.
• Commitment to professional development and safeguarding practices.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons for KS1 and KS2 pupils.
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet diverse learning requirements.
• Assess, record, and report on pupil progress in line with school policies.
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to whole-school initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and safeguarding.

Skills

Classroom management

Communication skills

Inclusive teaching strategies

SEND support

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

KS1/2 Teacher – Full-time, long-term temporary position starting January 2026

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated KS1/2 Teacher to join a school that provides a nurturing and inclusive environment. The school promotes high standards of teaching and learning, with strong leadership and a committed staff team working together to ensure pupils feel safe, supported, and motivated to succeed. Pupils benefit from a broad and engaging curriculum that encourages personal development and academic progress.

Duties as KS1/2 Teacher:

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons for KS1 and KS2 pupils
• Adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of pupils with diverse learning requirements
• Assess, record, and report on pupil progress in line with school policies
• Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to whole-school initiatives
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and safeguarding at all times

Ideal KS1/2 Teacher:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential
• Experience teaching across KS1 and KS2
• Strong understanding of inclusive teaching strategies and SEND support
• Excellent classroom management and communication skills
• Ability to inspire and motivate learners of all abilities
• Commitment to professional development and safeguarding practices

Why Step Teachers?

With a rich history spanning over two decades, our teacher recruitment agency proudly serves North London, East London, Hertfordshire, Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire, Oxfordshire, Cornwall, Devon and Greater Manchester. We foster exclusive relationships with schools and academies in these regions. Our dedicated team, stationed in branches across Barnet, Havering, Norwich, Cambridge, Abingdon, and Plymouth, is committed to supporting and nurturing teachers. Explore rewarding opportunities with our trusted education recruitment services.

We are an approved Crown Commercial Service supplier, proud members of the Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC), and REC Audited in Education, which means we have undergone rigorous external auditing to ensure we consistently meet the highest safeguarding and compliance standing in education recruitment. Step Teachers is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates registering with Step Teachers are subject to safeguarding checks in line with the DfE’s statutory guidance Keeping Children Safe in Education, including reference checks and an Enhanced DBS check either registered on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Your salary - dependent on experience - is paid weekly through PAYE – that means no self-employed or umbrella companies. Additionally, you gain access to a range of exclusive deals, including discounted high street shopping, travel offers, gym memberships, and more. Moreover, our pay portal offers comprehensive physical and emotional well-being services as standard, ensuring your overall wellness is taken care of.

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