KS1 Teacher

Randstad Education; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in Birmingham is seeking a dynamic teacher for a primary school. The role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons, conducting assessments, and maintaining a supportive learning environment. Candidates must hold Qualified Teacher Status and have experience teaching in the UK. The school offers opportunities for career advancement and is committed to promoting equality and diversity. Interested candidates can apply by contacting the agency directly.

Benefits

£300 referral voucher

Accredited CPD access

Dedicated professional consultant support

Qualifications

• Proven experience teaching across Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 in the UK.
• Excellent knowledge of phonics and early reading schemes.
• Willingness to take on subject leadership responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons across National Curriculum subjects.
• Conduct formative and summative assessments effectively.
• Maintain a motivating and safe classroom environment.

Skills

Classroom management

Curriculum planning

Assessment analysis

Collaboration

Data proficiency

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Recognised teaching degree (BEd/PGCE)

Job description

Are you excited by the prospect of teaching within a diverse, multi-cultural setting where community engagement is paramount to success?

Do you have an innovative approach to lesson design that maximises the use of technology and promotes independent learning?

Are you accountable for high standards, capable of insightful self-evaluation, and eager to contribute strategically to whole-school improvement?

At Randstad Education, we look beyond the placement. We are committed to building long-term teaching careers, offering unparalleled support, professional development opportunities, and exclusive access to the best vacancies amongst our partner schools across the West Midlands.

This well-established primary school, situated in a key area of Birmingham, is committed to staff development and sustained pupil achievement. The school offers excellent scope for career progression and subject leadership opportunities for ambitious candidates. They are searching for a dynamic teacher who is keen to work collaboratively within a supportive year-group team to deliver an enriched and highly engaging curriculum.

Most Suitable Roles & Responsibilities

The Class Teacher will be a driving force in the academic and pastoral life of the school:

1. Curriculum Delivery: Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging and highly differentiated lessons across all National Curriculum subjects within your key stage.

2. Assessment and Data: Conduct rigorous formative and summative assessments, recording and analysing pupil performance data to effectively inform strategic interventions and planning.

3. Learning Environment: Maintain a stimulating, orderly, and well-managed classroom environment conducive to sustained high-quality learning and pupil well-being.

4. Subject Leadership: Be willing to take on a subject leadership responsibility (e.g., Computing, History), including resource management and whole-school monitoring, based on experience.

5. Safeguarding: Act as a key pastoral figure, implementing school safeguarding policies and ensuring the health and safety of all pupils in your care.

6. Collaboration: Liaise consistently with parents/carers through consultations and reports, and supervise/mentor any assigned Teaching Assistants effectively.

School Requirements

The school requires a teacher who is ready to make an immediate impact:

1. Certification: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is mandatory, along with a recognised teaching degree (BEd/PGCE).

2. Experience: Proven, successful experience teaching across either the Key Stage 1 or Key Stage 2 age range in the UK.

3. Data Proficiency: Ability to analyse and interpret key performance data (e.g., relating to cohorts and target setting) to drive improvement.

4. Literacy Skills: Excellent knowledge of phonics and early reading schemes (e.g., Read Write Inc, Letters and Sounds) is desirable.

5. Leadership Potential: Demonstrable leadership potential and a keen appetite for continuous professional development (CPD).

6. Ethos: A passionate commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and the British Values within the school context.

Benefits of Working with Randstad

• Reward Scheme: Refer a friend and receive £300 in Love2Shop vouchers (T&Cs apply).

• Career Advancement: Exclusive access to accredited CPD and tailored career guidance.

• Digital Convenience: Use our dedicated app to manage your calendar, availability, and essential documents seamlessly.

• Advocacy: Dedicated professional consultant support who understands the local education landscape.

Apply Now!

If you are an ambitious and innovative teacher ready for your next exciting challenge, apply without delay.

For further information, feel free to call us on 01132462500 or email us at [e-mail]