KS1 Teacher for January

Protocol Education Ltd; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A supportive educational agency is looking for a qualified KS1 teacher for a primary school in Teesside. This role involves guiding Year 1 pupils through critical developmental stages, creating a positive learning environment, and effectively communicating with parents and staff. The ideal candidate should have QTS, experience in KS1 teaching, and a creative approach to lesson delivery. The position offers flexible teaching options and additional training opportunities.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Dedicated local consultant

Access to FREE CPD training

Qualifications

• QTS and experience teaching in KS1, especially Year 1.
• Creative and flexible approach to planning and delivery.
• Strong understanding of the national curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Create a fun and structured classroom for learning.
• Support children transitioning from Early Years to KS1.
• Deliver lessons across the full KS1 curriculum.
• Track progress and provide support when needed.
• Communicate openly with parents and staff.

Skills

QTS

Empathy

Creativity

Understanding of the national curriculum

Patience

Job description

Looking for your next teaching adventure? If you’re a qualified KS1 teacher who brings energy, empathy, and a big smile into the classroom, we’ve got just the role for you.

A welcoming primary school in Teesside is searching for a brilliant Year 1 Teacher to guide pupils through that all-important reception‑to‑Year 1 leap. You’ll be their anchor as they adjust, grow, and start building confidence as ‘big kids’ in the classroom.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Creating a classroom where learning is fun, structured, and full of encouragement
• Supporting children through the transition from Early Years to KS1
• Delivering lessons across the full KS1 curriculum—helping each child hit their milestones
• Marking meaningfully and tracking progress to celebrate growth (and spot when extra support’s needed)
• Keeping the lines of communication open—with parents, staff, and the wider team

What We’re Looking For:

• ✅ QTS and experience teaching in KS1 (particularly Year 1)
• A creative, flexible approach to planning and delivery
• Strong understanding of the national curriculum—and how to bring it to life!
• Empathy and patience when navigating behaviour or transition challenges
• A belief that every child deserves a tailored approach

Why Work with Protocol?

• Weekly PAYE pay (no umbrella deductions)
• A dedicated local consultant who champions your career
• Access to FREE CPD including Team Teach & Thrive training
• Long‑term, short‑term, and temp‑to‑perm options available
• Supportive school placements that value great teaching

Think this could be your next classroom? Let’s get you in front of the right school.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQs on the Protocol Education website for further details.

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.

Protocol Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with the DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.

We offer FREE online safeguarding and Prevent Duty training to all our workers. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced DBS check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

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