KS1 Class Teacher

Aston Education Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Teachers' Pension Scheme

Professional development programme

Headspace app

Ride to Work scheme

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Aston Education is partnering with a Lewisham-based Primary Academy to recruit a full-time KS1 Class Teacher for a fixed-term maternity cover from January 2027 to July 2027. The role requires delivering high-quality KS1 lessons within the National Curriculum and EYFS framework.

The post offers a competitive Inner London salary (£41,803 - £64,750) with opportunities to lead a Foundation Subject and potentially teach French or German at KS1/KS2. A supportive Trust environment is provided.

Qualifications

• Must hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Degree in a relevant discipline (2:1 or equivalent)
• Experience teaching KS1
• Strong knowledge of KS1 National Curriculum and EYFS
• Proven track record of supporting pupil progress and inclusion

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging KS1 lessons aligned to the National Curriculum
• Monitor pupil progress and provide timely interventions
• Support pastoral development and well‑being of pupils
• Potential to lead a Foundation Subject and language teaching (French/German)

Skills

KS1 teaching experience

Inclusion focus

Education

QTS

Honours degree

Job description

Job: KS1 Class Teacher

Location: Primary Academy, Lewisham, Southeast London

Annual Salary: M1 - UPS3 Inner London (£41,803 - £64,750)

Start date: 1st January 2027

Contract: Fixed Term Maternity cover January 2027 to July 2027, full-time.

Aston Education is working with an Ofsted Good two-form entry Primary Academy in Lewisham (inner London), looking for an experienced full-time Key Stage 1 Class Teacher to cover maternity leave from January 2027 to July 2027.

You will teach a KS1 class and have an excellent understanding of the Early Years Framework and National Curriculum at Primary level. There is also the possibility to lead a Foundation Subject and an ability to speak and teach French or German at KS1/KS2 is desirable.

Benefits:

• Excellent modern facilities
• An extensive support network
• Teachers' Pension Scheme
• Excellent professional development programme
• Lifestyle and discount savings
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for wellbeing support
• Headspace app
• Staff development - Secondment Opportunities
• Ride to Work and Cycle to Work Schemes
• Season ticket loans

Responsibilities include:

As a KS1 Class Teacher, you'll create an engaging learning environment and enable all children to achieve the best outcomes possible. You'll deliver high-quality education in line with the KS1 National Curriculum.

The role requires careful monitoring of pupil progress, with timely intervention to ensure excellent learning outcomes and positive behaviour. You will also provide pastoral support, fostering a nurturing environment that promotes the personal, social, and emotional development of all pupils.

The school:

The school's aim is to ensure each child reaches their maximum potential academically and socially by providing engaging lessons through the wide range of opportunities on offer within their curriculum.

As a school, they provide a safe, creative, nurturing and challenging learning environment for pupils of all abilities and backgrounds.

The school is part of a respected Multi-Academy Trust.

Qualifications, experience, and skills required include:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Good honours degree in a relevant discipline
• Experience teaching KS1
• Good knowledge of the National Curriculum on KS1 and EYFS
• Proven track record as an excellent classroom practitioner with evidence of sustained good pupil progress
• Proven experience of inclusion and ability to engage all learners

Closing date: As soon as possible

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check.