KS1 Teacher for September

Protocol Education Ltd; Saltburn by the Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A primary school in Teesside is searching for a passionate Year 1 Teacher to support children during their crucial transition from Early Years to KS1. This role involves creating an engaging classroom, delivering lessons tailored to the KS1 curriculum, and providing meaningful feedback to encourage growth. Ideal candidates will hold QTS and possess a creative approach to teaching, combined with empathy and strong communication skills. This temporary position may evolve into a permanent role, offering competitive pay and full support from the Protocol Education team.

Benefits

Weekly PAYE pay

Access to FREE CPD including Team Teach & Thrive training

Supportive school placements

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Marking meaningfully and tracking progress.
• Maintaining communication with parents, staff, and the wider team.

Skills

Teaching in KS1

Empathy

Patience

Communication

Education

QTS

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 Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.

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 Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and subscribe to the DBS Update Service.

Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please see visit the Protocol Education website.