KS1 Teacher

The Education Network; South Shields; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate KS1 Teacher for maternity cover starting in September 2025. This role offers the chance to work in a welcoming school, providing a nurturing and inclusive environment for young learners. The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching a KS1 class, ensuring all pupils make progress, and collaborating with colleagues during allocated PPA time. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere with a well-structured handover period, competitive pay rates, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students' learning and well-being. If you're dedicated to fostering a positive educational experience, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Competitive Pay Rates

Supportive School Environment

Professional Development Opportunities

Well-structured Handover Period

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching KS1 classes and managing diverse classroom needs.
• Ability to create inclusive and engaging learning environments.

Responsibilities

• Teach a KS1 class and ensure all pupils make progress.
• Create a supportive learning environment and manage behaviour effectively.

Skills

Behaviour Management

Empathy

Patience

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

KS1 Teacher – Maternity Cover – September Start

Are you a passionate and dedicated Primary Teacher looking for an opportunity in a supportive school? A welcoming primary school is seeking an experienced Teacher to provide maternity cover from September 2025 to April 2026, with the potential for extension.

This role requires a teacher with strong behaviour management skills who can create a nurturing and inclusive classroom environment. The successful candidate must be empathetic and patient, especially as several pupils require additional emotional support, ensuring all children feel valued and supported. The school prefers someone available to start as soon as possible for a handover period before the maternity leave begins. You will have allocated PPA time with the year group partner and are expected to attend staff meetings.

Job Role:

1. Teaching a KS1 class, ensuring all pupils make progress.
2. Creating a supportive and engaging learning environment.
3. Managing behaviour effectively, using a nurturing approach.
4. Working collaboratively with your year group partner during PPA time.
5. Attending staff meetings and contributing to the wider school community.

In return, you will enjoy:

• A welcoming and supportive school environment.
• A well-structured handover period for a smooth transition.
• Working with a dedicated team that values collaboration.
• Competitive pay rates based on experience and qualifications.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on pupils’ learning and well-being.

If interested, please “Apply Now” or contact Mike at The Education Network. Not the role for you? Ask the team about other Primary Teaching vacancies or refer a Primary Teacher to benefit from our referral scheme.

The Education Network Offer:

Our specialist team has over 25 years of combined experience and an excellent reputation within the education sector. We pride ourselves on high service levels, honesty, and efficiency. We offer additional training, development opportunities, and personalised career support.

Join a friendly, caring, and supportive environment where every child matters. Our dedicated consultants will help find assignments suited to your needs, offering professional development and competitive rates of pay.

The Education Network is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Appointments are subject to vetting procedures, including enhanced DBS checks and references. We are an equal opportunities employer and adhere to Safer Recruitment standards. Due to high application volumes, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 3 days.