KS1 Teacher

Randstad Education; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive daily rates

Weekly pay

Dedicated local consultant

Flexible availability

Job summary

Randstad Education is seeking aspiring KS1 primary teachers to cover Bury St Edmunds and surrounding areas. Roles range from day-to-day supply to longer fixed-term placements, offering balance and variety in school settings.

Ideal candidates hold QTS and have strong KS1 knowledge, phonics expertise, and adaptable classroom management. DBS Update Service or willingness to apply is required.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or recognised UK teaching qualification.
• Strong curriculum knowledge across Key Stage 1 with emphasis on early phonics and maths.
• Warm, confident classroom management with adaptability and initiative.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with staff, pupils and parents.
• Willingness to obtain or maintain Enhanced DBS with Update Service.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging KS1 lessons (Years 1-2) across Reception/KS1 transition.
• Differentiate resources to support diverse learners, including SEND.
• Leave clear handover notes for daily cover assignments.
• For long-term roles: plan, assess, track progress against National Curriculum targets, attend meetings and parents' evenings.

Skills

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

KS1 curriculum

Phonics knowledge

Classroom management

Excellent communication

Enhanced DBS (Update Service)

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or UK teaching qualification

Job description

Key Stage 1 (KS1) Primary Teacher - Bury St Edmunds & Surrounding Areas

Are you an inspiring, enthusiastic Key Stage 1 Primary Teacher looking for a better work-life balance or aiming to build strong connections with schools across West Suffolk? Whether you are seeking the total freedom and flexibility of day-to-day cover, or looking for the rewarding continuity and class ownership of a long-term placement, we have fantastic opportunities tailored to your schedule.

We are currently partnering with a welcoming network of primary schools and academies in Bury St Edmunds and the surrounding areas. We are experiencing high demand for engaging QTS primary specialists to teach across Reception/KS1 transition, Year 1, and Year 2.

Whether you are an experienced KS1 Primary Teacher looking to step back from full-time responsibilities, a subject-confident educator open to flexible supply, or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to gain broad experience and build relationships across local schools, we can help you find your ideal setup.

Choose Your Ideal Way of Working:

• Day-to-Day Cover: Enjoy complete control over your working week with total flexibility. Choose the exact days you want to work to perfectly balance your personal commitments, family life, or hobbies while exploring different primary settings in Bury St Edmunds.

• Long-Term Opportunities: For those seeking routine and the chance to build strong, supportive relationships with children, colleagues, and parents, we offer fixed-term placements spanning a term or a full academic year. These roles allow you to embed yourself fully within a school community, lead a class team, and drive student progress over time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver high-quality, engaging lessons across Key Stage 1 (Years 1 and 2) that spark imagination, nurture early literacy and numeracy skills, and support foundational learning.

• Create a warm, positive, safe, and inclusive classroom environment using supportive behaviour management strategies in line with individual school policies.

• Integrate systematic synthetic phonics (such as Little Wandle, Read Write Inc., or Phonics Play) effectively to build early reading and writing confidence.

• Differentiate learning resources and continuous provision activities to support pupils with diverse learning needs, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or high prior attainment.

• Leave clear, constructive handover notes for regular class teachers when fulfilling day-to-day cover assignments.

• For long-term roles: take on full teaching responsibilities, including planning, assessment, tracking pupil progress against National Curriculum targets (including Phonics Screening Check preparation), attending department meetings, and participating in parents' evenings as required.

What We Look For:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (or recognised UK teaching qualification).

• Strong curriculum knowledge across Key Stage 1, alongside confidence in delivering early phonics and early math skills.

• Warm, confident classroom management skills and an adaptable, proactive approach.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport quickly with staff, young pupils, and parents.

• A valid Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service (or a willingness to apply for one).

Benefits of Working With Us:

• Competitive daily rates of pay, processed weekly and reflective of your experience level and role commitments.

• A dedicated local consultant with deep knowledge of the primary education sector in Bury St Edmunds and West Suffolk.

• Complete flexibility to set and update your availability on your own terms.

• Direct networking opportunities with top local primary schools, frequently leading to direct contract and permanent offers.

Ready to inspire KS1 pupils in Bury St Edmunds?

Step into flexible primary teaching opportunities today.

We are strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be required to undergo comprehensive vetting, reference checks, and an enhanced DBS disclosure.