KS1 Teacher

Teaching Personnel; Lower Darwen; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Main Pay Scale

Academic year placement

Professional development

Supportive leadership

SEND-focused classroom

Job summary

Teaching Personnel in Blackburn is seeking a dedicated KS1 Teacher to join for the full academic year. The successful candidate will plan and deliver engaging lessons in a mainstream primary setting, with a focus on KS1 and SEND needs.

The role offers a stable year-long placement, a competitive Main Pay Scale salary, and opportunities for professional development within a supportive leadership team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required.
• Experience teaching within Key Stage 1 is needed.
• Strong classroom management skills are essential.
• Knowledge of effective SEND teaching strategies is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality KS1 lessons.
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment.
• Differentiate teaching to meet varying abilities and SEND needs.
• Monitor pupil progress and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with support staff, parents and school leaders.
• Promote excellent behaviour and pupil engagement.

Skills

KS1 teaching experience

SEND strategies

Classroom management

Job description

KS1 Teacher - Blackburn

Location: Blackburn
Role Length: Full Academic Year
Pay Rate: Main Pay Scale (MPS)
School Type: Mainstream Primary School

KS1 Teacher Required - Blackburn

A welcoming and inclusive mainstream primary school in Blackburn is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic KS1 Teacher to join their team for the full academic year. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced teacher or a motivated early career teacher looking to make a positive impact within Key Stage 1.

You will be responsible for delivering engaging and creative lessons that inspire pupils to achieve their full potential. The successful candidate will be teaching within a KS1 classroom that has a high proportion of pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). As such, experience teaching in similar settings and adapting lessons to meet a range of learning needs would be highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver high-quality KS1 lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Create a positive and inclusive learning environment
• Differentiate teaching to support varying abilities and SEND needs
• Monitor pupil progress and provide effective feedback
• Work collaboratively with support staff, parents, and school leaders
• Promote excellent behaviour and strong pupil engagement

Requirements

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience teaching within Key Stage 1
• Strong classroom management skills
• Knowledge of effective SEND teaching strategies
• Passion for helping every child succeed

Benefits

• Competitive Main Pay Scale salary
• Full academic year placement providing stability and consistency
• Supportive school leadership team
• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference within a SEND-inclusive classroom
• Access to ongoing professional development

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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.

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