KS1 Teacher Wiltshire January 2026 start

Marchant Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a KS1 Teacher for a primary school in Wiltshire, starting January 2026. The successful candidate will deliver engaging lessons across Year 1 and 2, planning to enhance children’s phonics and mathematics skills. Responsibilities include leading interventions and supporting transitions between early years and KS2. Ideal applicants will have clear KS1 experience and a strong understanding of early education progression. Full-time position with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified teacher with clear KS1 experience and flexibility to teach across Year 1 and Year 2.
• Strong pedagogical knowledge of early reading/phonics and maths progression.
• Reflective, collaborative, and committed to working in Wiltshire; available to start January 2026.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver sequenced KS1 lessons for phonics reading and mathematics.
• Lead small-group interventions and track impact.
• Support transition from Reception into Year 1 and Year 2 into KS2.
• Work with TAs to adapt resources for diverse learners.
• Contribute to moderation, curriculum development, and whole-school projects.

Skills

Early reading/phonics knowledge

Mathematics progression skills

Adaptability across age groups

Collaborative working

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

Are you an adaptable KS1 Teacher who enjoys teaching across Year 1 and Year 2 and shaping strong early-years to KS1 transitions A warm and ambitious primary in Wiltshire is recruiting a KS1 Teacher to join a supportive phase team from January 2026.

The KS1 Teacher will teach across KS1 classes as required design coherent play-informed and systematic lessons and oversee targeted interventions to secure rapid progress. This KS1 Teacher role in Wiltshire offers the chance to influence early-phase practice contribute to professional development and work closely with leaders to refine curriculum sequences. Induction and collaborative planning time will take place before January 2026 so the KS1 Teacher can be ready for the spring term starting January 2026.

Role responsibilities

• Plan and deliver sequenced KS1 lessons that build robust phonics reading and mathematics skills.
• Lead small-group interventions track impact and refine approaches to accelerate learning.
• Support transition from Reception into Year 1 and from Year 2 into KS2 ensuring continuity across phases.
• Work with TAs to provide high-quality scaffolding and to adapt resources for diverse learners across Wiltshire.
• Contribute to moderation curriculum development and whole-school improvement projects.

Person specification

• Qualified teacher with clear KS1 experience and the flexibility to teach across Year 1 and Year 2.
• Strong pedagogical knowledge of early reading/phonics and maths progression.
• Reflective collaborative and committed to working in Wiltshire; available to start January 2026.

To be considered for this teaching position please forward a CV as soon as possible.

Employment Type : Full Time

Vacancy : 1