KS1 Teacher

Protocol Education Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational recruitment agency seeks a dedicated KS1 Teacher for a long-term position in a welcoming Primary School in Gateshead. The successful candidate will nurture and inspire students, delivering engaging lessons and fostering a supportive classroom environment. Required are UK QTS, experience in KS1, and a reflective teaching style. Weekly PAYE pay, free access to CPD training, and support from a local consultant are offered. This temporary role may become permanent.

Benefits

Weekly pay through PAYE

FREE access to CPD Academy

Support from a local consultant

Qualifications

• Experience teaching in KS1 is essential.
• Enhanced DBS on the update service or willingness to apply.
• Two professional child-related references required.

Responsibilities

• Teach a KS1 class with a calm, nurturing approach.
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons.
• Create a safe and inclusive classroom.
• Support pupils to become independent learners.
• Promote positive behaviour.
• Collaborate with colleagues to support school community.

Skills

Nurturing teaching style

Strong communication skills

Understanding of early childhood development

Team-focused approach

Education

UK QTS or equivalent

Job description

Full-Time | Experienced | Protocol Education

Are you a KS1 teacher who believes learning should feel safe, joyful and full of possibility? Someone who values kindness as much as curiosity, and structure alongside creativity? This could be a lovely next step.

Protocol Education is working with a welcoming Primary School in Gateshead to recruit a KS1 Teacher for a long-term role. This is a setting where children are nurtured as individuals and encouraged to grow into confident, resilient learners who are ready for an ever-changing world.

Key responsibilities:

• Teaching a KS1 class with a calm, consistent and nurturing approach
• Planning and delivering engaging lessons that inspire curiosity and a love of learning
• Creating a safe and inclusive classroom where children feel valued and secure
• Supporting pupils to become independent, resilient learners
• Promoting positive behaviour rooted in respect, honesty and kindness
• Working closely with colleagues to support a strong sense of school community

What we’re looking for

• UK QTS (or equivalent)
• Experience teaching in KS1
• A nurturing, patient and reflective teaching style
• Strong understanding of early childhood development
• A team-focused approach and strong communication skills
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS on the update service, or willingness to apply
• Two professional child-related references

Why join through Protocol Education?

• Weekly pay through PAYE, no umbrella companies
• FREE access to our CPD Academy
• Support from a friendly, local consultant who listens
• Long-term roles in schools that align with your values

If you’re looking for a KS1 role where relationships matter and children are supported to truly flourish, we’d love to hear from you.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.
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