KS1 Teacher

Randstad UK; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Local consultant

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Randstad UK is partnering with primary schools in Stowmarket and surrounding Suffolk to offer KS1 supply teaching opportunities. You can choose day-to-day cover or long-term placements to fit your schedule. Deliver KS1 lessons, support early literacy and numeracy, and work with a supportive local consultant.

DBS check required; QTS preferred. Competitive pay, weekly payments, and a transparent, flexible service are provided to help you balance life and work while gaining diverse school-based

Qualifications

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognised equivalent qualification.
• Strong working knowledge of the Key Stage 1 curriculum (experience preparing pupils for the Phonics Screening Check is highly desirable).
• Confident classroom management skills with a patient, encouraging, and approachable nature.
• An adaptable, proactive approach, ready to hit the ground running in new school environments.
• A valid Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to complete one).

Responsibilities

• Deliver vibrant, age-appropriate lessons that bring the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum to life.
• Nurture early reading, writing, and phonics skills using established frameworks (e.g., Little Wandle, Read Write Inc.).
• Create a warm, safe, and structured classroom environment where young learners feel confident to explore and participate.
• Differentiate learning tasks to support both children needing an extra boost and high-attaining pupils.
• For long-term roles: manage ongoing assessment, track pupil progress, and build strong relationships with parents and guardians.

Skills

KS1 curriculum knowledge

Classroom management

Education

QTS or recognised equivalent

Job description

KS1 Primary Supply Teachers - Stowmarket & Surrounding Areas

Are you an inspirational Key Stage 1 Teacher looking for a teaching role that works around your life, rather than the other way around? Whether you are seeking the ultimate control and variety of day‑to‑day supply cover, or you prefer the rewarding consistency of a long‑term classroom placement, we have exceptional opportunities tailored exactly to your schedule.

We are currently partnering with an established portfolio of primary schools, infant schools, and academies

in Stowmarket and across the surrounding Suffolk area. We are experiencing high demand for nurturing, passionate educators who excel at delivering the

KS1 curriculum, guiding pupils through their early transition into structured learning, and building foundational literacy and numeracy skills.

Whether you are an experienced lower‑primary specialist looking to step away from the administrative pressures of full‑time classroom leadership, or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) eager to build confidence across Reception, Year 1, and Year 2, we can help you find your perfect balance.

Choose Your Ideal Way of Working:

Day-to-Day Cover: Take complete control of your schedule. Choose exactly which days you want to work to perfectly fit around your personal commitments, studies, or lifestyle. It is a fantastic way to experience different school settings.

Long-Term Opportunities: If you prefer stability, we have fixed‑term KS1 roles spanning a term or a full academic year (covering maternity, sickness, or interim gaps). This is the perfect way to truly embed yourself within a local school team, lead a specific young year group, and see your students grow.

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver vibrant, age‑appropriate lessons that bring the

Key Stage 1 National Curriculum to life.

Nurture early reading, writing, and phonics skills using established frameworks (e.g., Little Wandle, Read Write Inc.).

Create a warm, safe, and structured classroom environment where young learners feel confident to explore and participate.

Differentiate learning tasks to support both children needing an extra boost and high‑attaining pupils.

For long‑term roles: manage ongoing assessment, track pupil progress, and build strong relationships with parents and guardians.

What We Look For:

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognised equivalent qualification.

Strong working knowledge of the Key Stage 1 curriculum (experience preparing pupils for the Phonics Screening Check is highly desirable).

Confident classroom management skills combined with a patient, encouraging, and approachable nature.

An adaptable, proactive approach, ready to hit the ground running in new school environments.

A valid Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service (or a willingness to complete one).

Benefits of Working With Us:

Competitive rates of pay, processed weekly and reflective of your experience level.

A dedicated local consultant with deep knowledge of the primary education sector in

Stowmarket and across Suffolk.

A completely transparent service that works strictly around your personal availability.

The chance to explore different local schools, which frequently opens doors to permanent positions if that is your ultimate goal.

Ready to choose a more flexible path in primary education?

Take charge of your teaching schedule today.

We are strictly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All candidates will be required to undergo comprehensive vetting, reference checks, and an enhanced DBS disclosure.