KS1 Primary Teacher — Lead Phonics & Playful Learning

Randstad Education; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

CPD modules

Rewards app

£300 refer-a-friend voucher

Job summary

Randstad Education in Barnsley is seeking a passionate KS1 Primary Teacher to lead a Year 1 or Year 2 class after the October half-term. The role offers structured PPA time, modern resources, and a supportive senior leadership team focused on teacher well-being.

You will plan creative lessons, lead Read Write Inc./Little Wandle phonics, monitor progress, and collaborate with Teaching Assistants while maintaining strong parent communications.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent UK-recognised qualification (ECTs and experienced teachers welcome).
• Proven experience teaching within Key Stage 1 in a UK primary school setting.
• Strong working knowledge of early reading frameworks and phonics schemes.
• DBS with Update Service or willingness to obtain one.
• Excellent communication, organisational and behaviour management skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons aligned with the KS1 National Curriculum.
• Lead daily synthetic phonics sessions and early reading intervention groups.
• Establish a safe, high-trust classroom environment with clear routines.
• Monitor early learning progress and adapt teaching using formative assessment.
• Deploy Teaching Assistants to support pupils with additional learning needs (SEND/EAL).
• Maintain open communications with parents, carers, and school leadership.

Skills

QTS or equivalent

KS1 experience

Phonics knowledge

Reading frameworks

Behaviour management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Randstad Education in Barnsley is seeking a passionate KS1 Primary Teacher to lead a Year 1 or Year 2 class after the October half-term. The role offers structured PPA time, modern resources, and a supportive senior leadership team focused on teacher well-being.

You will plan creative lessons, lead Read Write Inc./Little Wandle phonics, monitor progress, and collaborate with Teaching Assistants while maintaining strong parent communications.