Ks1 Teacher

Teaching Personnel Ltd.; Wigan; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Teaching Personnel is seeking a dedicated KS1 Teacher for a January 2026 start in Hindley, Wigan. This full-time, long-term role involves planning and delivering engaging KS1 lessons within a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates will hold QTS or be an ECT with a solid KS1 understanding, confident in phonics and early reading, and able to maintain high pupil progress and strong behaviour management in a supportive primary school environment.

Qualifications

• Holds QTS and KS1 teaching experience or strong KS1 understanding.
• Able to teach phonics and early reading to KS1 students.
• Maintains high expectations for pupil progress and achievement.
• Creates a positive, engaging classroom environment.
• Demonstrates strong behaviour management and classroom routines.
• All applicants require appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging KS1 lessons.
• Collaborate with school team to support pupil development.
• Assess and track student progress and provide feedback.
• Contribute to a nurturing, inclusive classroom culture.

Skills

Phonics instruction

Early reading

Classroom management

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

KS1 curriculum knowledge

Job description

KS1 Teacher – January 2026 – Hindley, Wigan

Location: Hindley, Wigan

Role: KS1 Teacher

Contract: Full-time, long-term

Start Date: January 2026

Salary: MPS/UPS, dependent on experience

A friendly and inclusive primary school in the Hindley area of Wigan is seeking a dedicated KS1 Teacher to join their team from January 2026.

The school is part of a local primary academy trust and has a strong focus on creating a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to become confident, independent learners.

The successful teacher will work as part of a collaborative team and will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons that support children's academic and personal development.

The school is well positioned for candidates travelling from Hindley, Wigan, Ince, Platt Bridge, Leigh and Atherton. There are good road connections via the A577 and A58, while Hindley railway station offers connections towards Wigan and Manchester.

Ideal candidate will:

• Hold QTS
• Have experience teaching KS1 or a strong understanding of the KS1 curriculum
• Be confident teaching phonics and early reading
• Have high expectations for pupil progress
• Create a positive and engaging classroom environment
• Have strong behaviour management skills

This role would suit an experienced KS1 Teacher or an ECT looking to begin their career within a supportive primary school.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role.

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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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