KS1 Teacher

Prospero Teaching; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a KS1 Teacher to work in a Primary school in Essex, starting ASAP. Candidates can be newly qualified or experienced, and both full-time and part-time options are available. Required qualifications include QTS or equivalent, along with recent safeguarding training. The role offers competitive pay, and opportunities for continuous professional development. Apply now to take the next step in your teaching career!

Benefits

Free accredited professional development courses

In-house Training and Development Team

Refer a Friend scheme with £150 reward

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent is required.
• Previous experience working in a UK school is essential.
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year.

Responsibilities

• Teach KS1 students in a primary school setting.
• Manage student behavior and foster a positive learning environment.
• Complete administrative tasks as required.

Skills

Strong behavior management skills

Passionate about teaching

Experience in a UK school

Education

QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYTS or equivalent

Job description

Prospero Teaching are looking for a KS1 Teacher to work in a Primary school in Southminster and the surrounding areas starting ASAP.

We work with a range of Primary Schools; from small village schools to large three-form entry schools. We cover classes from Reception through to Year 6. We are looking for teachers who have strong behaviour management skills and are passionate about teaching.

The position is open to both newly qualified teachers and experienced teachers. Some contracts may be extended from day-to-day bookings to longer-term cover.

CONTRACT DETAILS

Location - Southminster, Essex
Position - KS1 Teacher
Type of work - Long term booking
Start date - Jan 2026
Contract type - Temporary to Permanent
Full time/part-time - Both
Minimum rate of pay - Paid to scale
Hours - 8:30 am - 4:00pm (full day)

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• QTS, QTLS, PGCE, EYTS or equivalent
• Previous experience working in a UK school
• Up to date Safeguarding training issued in the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional child-related references

OTHER

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with a copy of your up-to-date CV. Unfortunately, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Prospero Teaching is acting as an employment business/education recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy. The successful candidate will be required to register with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Prospero Teaching are able to offer the successful candidate:

Free, accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
In-house Training and Development Team

Additionally, if you have a friend or colleague who you think would be interested in this role then please refer them to us and you could earn 150 from our Refer a Friend scheme.