KS1 Teacher

Teach Now; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,870 - 56,154; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Inner London salary

Supportive leadership

Community feel

Professional development

Well-resourced classrooms

Job summary

Teach Now in London invites applications for a KS1 Teacher at a welcoming Merton primary school. You will lead a KS1 class, plan engaging lessons across phonics, reading and maths, and help pupils progress in a nurturing, inclusive environment.

The role is full-time and permanent from September 2026, with Inner London pay scale (M1–UPS3). You will join a supportive team, have opportunities for professional development and contribute to the wider life of the school.

Qualifications

• QTS is required and KS1 experience or strong placement for ECTs.
• Secure understanding of KS1 curriculum and assessment.
• Strong classroom management and a warm teaching style.
• Commitment to inclusion and safeguarding.
• Ability to plan engaging lessons for diverse learning needs.
• Enhanced DBS on Update Service or willingness to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality KS1 lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Support progress in phonics, early reading, writing and maths.
• Use assessment to identify gaps and plan next steps.
• Create a calm, inclusive classroom environment.
• Work with teaching assistants and phase colleagues.
• Build relationships with pupils, parents and carers.
• Contribute to year-group planning and wider school life.

Skills

QTS

KS1 experience

KS1 curriculum

Assessment practice

Classroom management

Inclusion

Planning lessons

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

KS1 Teacher

Location: Merton, London

Salary: £37,870 - £56,154 (M1 - UPS3). Salary will reflect experience and qualifications in line with the Outer London Teachers' Pay Scale.

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Start Date: 1 September 2026

Phase: Primary – KS1

The Role

As a KS1 Teacher, you will take responsibility for a Key Stage 1 class, delivering engaging lessons that support pupils’ progress in phonics, reading, writing, maths and the wider curriculum. You will create a nurturing classroom environment where children are encouraged to participate, ask questions and develop a love of learning.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality KS1 lessons across the primary curriculum.
• Support strong progress in phonics, early reading, writing and maths.
• Use assessment to identify gaps, plan next steps and adapt learning.
• Create a calm, positive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Work effectively with teaching assistants and phase colleagues.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents and carers.
• Contribute to year-group planning and the wider life of the school.

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status, QTS.
• Experience teaching in KS1 or strong placement experience for ECTs.
• Secure understanding of the KS1 curriculum and effective assessment practice.
• Strong classroom management and a warm, encouraging teaching style.
• Commitment to inclusion, safeguarding and raising standards.
• Ability to plan engaging lessons that meet a range of learning needs.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service, or willingness to apply for one.

Benefits

• Full-time, permanent role starting September 2026.
• Inner London salary of £40,317 – £62,496, M1 – UPS3.
• Supportive leadership team and collaborative KS1 staff.
• Welcoming Merton primary school with a strong community feel.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Well-resourced classrooms and a positive working environment.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.