KS1 Teacher and Phonics Lead – September

CLARUS EDUCATION; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading primary school in Waltham Forest, East London is seeking a passionate KS1 Teacher and Phonics Lead to join their team in September 2025. This permanent position offers an excellent working environment with a strong focus on staff wellbeing and a research-driven curriculum. Applicants must have UK QTS, KS1 teaching experience, and a genuine enjoyment for teaching children.

Benefits

Excellent staff culture & wellbeing

Reduced marking policy

Outstanding Ofsted rating

Solid support staff and leadership

Research-driven, exciting curriculum

Holistic approach to education

Excellent staff retention rates

Qualifications

• Experienced KS1 Teacher with UK Qualified Teacher Status.
• Strong academic background and KS1 teaching experience required.
• Must genuinely enjoy teaching and working with children.

Responsibilities

• Lead Phonics and teach in Year 1 or Year 2.
• Maintain a reduced marking policy and contribute to school culture.
• Work with a solid SLT and support team.

Skills

Team player

Excellent written and spoken English

Strong academic ability

Confident

Sociable

Fun

Education

UK QTS

Job description

KS1 Teacher and Phonics Lead – September

KS1 Teacher and Phonics Lead

September 2025

Full time, Permanent

MPS – UPS + TLR2A Outer London

Waltham Forest

Q - Are you an experienced KS1 Teacher searching for a school in the Waltham Forest, East London area for September on a permanent contract?

I can imagine you have a few requirements with what you're looking for. If those requirements include the following, you have found the right school!

• Excellent staff culture & wellbeing
• Reduced marking policy
• Recent Ofsted in 2023, graded Outstanding
• Solid SLT
• 2 Form Entry
• Research-driven, exciting curriculum
• Holistic approach to education

Our Waltham Forest based Primary School are searching for an experienced KS1 Teacher to lead Phonics to join our team in September 2025 on a permanent contract to teach in Year 1 or Year 2.

KS1 Teacher and Phonics Lead - Role Details:

• KS1 Primary Teacher + Phonics Lead
• Flexibility on year group in KS1
• Permanent Contract
• September 2025 start
• Outer London Payscale MPS3 - MPS6

KS1 Teacher and Phonics Lead - School Details:

• Outstanding Primary School
• State maintained, not a MAT/Trust/Federation
• 2 form entry
• Solid SLT and team of teachers
• Excellent staff retention rates
• Phonics Lead TLR2B

KS1 Teacher and Phonics Lead - Ideal Candidate:

• UK QTS
• KS1Teaching experience
• Strong academic ability
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Team player, confident, sociable, fun & genuinely enjoy teaching!
• Experience Teaching KS1

To apply for this KS1 Teacher and Phonics Lead, please get in touch today! We are recruiting for this KS1 Teacher and Phonics Lead role now and will be interviewing ASAP.

We are dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. As a KS1 Teacher and Phonics Lead, you will have a safeguarding responsibility if appointed. The successful KS1 Teacher and Phonics Lead candidate will be subject to enhanced clearance through the Disclosure and Barring Service and employment will be subject to references. This KS1 Teacher and Phonics Lead post is not exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Apply for this KS1 Teacher and Phonics Lead opportunity by sending your CV. You will be contacted (if shortlisted) for the KS1 Teacher and Phonics Lead role within 48 hours.

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