KS1 Teacher

JR United Kingdom; Croydon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant Primary School in Croydon is seeking an enthusiastic KS1 Teacher to join its supportive community in September 2025. The role involves engaging children through learning and exploration in an environment where each child can achieve their potential. With excellent facilities and a friendly ethos, this position is ideal for educators eager to inspire young learners.

Benefits

Excellent facilities

Opportunities to collaborate with local schools

Supportive school community

Qualifications

• QTS and excellent knowledge of the KS1 curriculum.
• Confident KS1 Teacher who inspires children.
• Ability to create engaging learning experiences.

Responsibilities

• Encourage learning through exploration and play.
• Teach children in whole class, small groups, and individually.
• Set and maintain behaviour expectations.

Skills

Knowledge of KS1 curriculum

Child-led approach

Encouragement of exploration

Setting expectations for behaviour

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

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We are excited to be working in partnership with a vibrant and thriving 3-11 Primary School to recruit a new KS1 Teacher from September 2025.

The incoming KS1 Teacher will be joining a wonderful school community where games and outdoor learning are a key feature across the year groups.

If you are looking to work with positive, supportive colleagues and wish to teach well behaved and eager to learn pupils, then this KS1 Teacher role will provide you with what you are looking for. With a warm and friendly ethos running through it from the moment you step in the front door, you will be met by happy KS1 pupils and a friendly Key Stage 1 Team and helpful extended Leadership Team.

KS1 Teacher – About the Job:

• KS1 Teacher | September 2025
• Primary School based in Croydon (3-11)
• Excellent facilities and opportunities to collaborate with other local schools
• Available to Primary ECTs

KS1 Teacher – The School:

• Children in KS1 are taught as a whole class, in small groups and individually so each child achieves their potential.
• The school’s aim is to make sure that children have a broad and balanced curriculum, in which they learn to become independent children ready for Year 2.
• The school embraces children’s interests and approach aspects of learning through play.

KS1 Teacher – Job Specification:

• QTS and excellent knowledge of the KS1 curriculum
• A confident KS1 Teacher who encourages learning through exploration and can inspire the awe and wonder that young children have!
• Committed to a child led approach to learning
• Can set expectations for behaviour and embed positive attitudes towards school
• Is able to create magical moments that captivate the imagination of pupils!

If you are looking to work in a fantastic school which offers excellent facilities and a happy work environment, this is the KS1 Teacher role for you!

For more information about other KS1 Teacher roles in Croydon, please contact Matt Burgum at Ribbons & Reeves.

Ribbons & Reeves are London’s leading Education Recruiters. We specialise in helping educators of all levels secure long-term and permanent roles, such as this KS1 Teacher role in Croydon. For other roles like this, check out our website, search ‘Ribbons & Reeves’. We look forward to supporting you in your application to this KS1 Teacher role.