KS1 Teacher

TeacherActive; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency is seeking dedicated KS1 Teachers to support early learning in Southwark and South-East London. The ideal candidate will be passionate about engaging students through age-appropriate lessons, adapting teaching styles to meet diverse needs, and building positive relationships within the classroom. In return, the agency offers market-leading pay, ongoing professional development, and a supportive consultancy team to assist throughout the onboarding process.

Benefits

Guaranteed Payment Scheme

CPD Courses and certificates

Market leading rates of pay

Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• Deliver engaging and age-appropriate KS1 lessons.
• Demonstrate previous teaching experience in primary settings.
• Support pupils with literacy, numeracy, and social skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging and age-appropriate lessons in line with the KS1 National Curriculum.
• Demonstrate previous teaching experience within a primary school setting.
• Support pupils with early literacy, numeracy, and social development.
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of pupils with varying abilities and learning styles.
• Maintain clear and consistent behaviour expectations using a calm, positive approach.
• Build nurturing and professional relationships with pupils, staff, and parents.
• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment.

Skills

Engaging lesson delivery

Teaching experience in primary school

Support for early literacy and numeracy

Adaptability to pupil needs

Behaviour management

Relationship building

Creating inclusive environments

Job description

TeacherActive, one of the UK’s largest and most established education recruitment agencies, is proud to be working in close partnership with a wide network of primary schools across Southwark and the wider South-East London area. We are currently seeking dedicated and enthusiastic KS1 Teachers who are passionate about supporting early learning and making a positive impact on pupils development.

At TeacherActive, we are committed to supporting teachers at every stage of their career. Alongside placing you in rewarding roles, we offer specialist in‑house Career Progression Development opportunities designed to build confidence, strengthen classroom practice, and support long‑term success within the education sector.

We recognise that every teacher’s career journey is different. Whether you are looking for day‑to‑day supply for flexibility, a long‑term role for consistency, or an opportunity to secure a permanent position, our experienced consultants work closely with a diverse range of schools to match you with roles that suit your skills, experience, and ambitions. With 24/7 support and a streamlined online onboarding process, joining TeacherActive is simple, transparent, and tailored to your needs.

The ideal KS1 Teacher will be able to:

• Deliver engaging and age‑appropriate lessons in line with the KS1 National Curriculum
• Demonstrate previous teaching experience within a primary school setting
• Support pupils with early literacy, numeracy, and social development
• Adapt teaching to meet the needs of pupils with varying abilities and learning styles
• Maintain clear and consistent behaviour expectations using a calm, positive approach
• Build nurturing and professional relationships with pupils, staff, and parents
• Create a safe, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme Terms and Conditions apply
• CPD Courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – Receive up to £100 when you refer a friend. Terms and Conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard‑earned cash.

If you are interested in this position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive. Registration involves an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and will require you to supply good professional references. We pride ourselves on excellent service. We can provide a wide range of opportunities in schools and other educational institutions, with good rates of pay, at times to suit your needs.

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each environment.

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer, and operates as an Employment Business in providing temporary or contract job‑seeking services.