Primary Teacher - Key Stage 1

Reed; Bexhill-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school in Bexhill-on-Sea is seeking a passionate Primary Class Teacher for Key Stage 1. The ideal candidate will have Qualified Teaching Status and experience with special educational needs. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary and professional development opportunities within a caring school community.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Supportive school community

Qualifications

• Qualified Teaching Status required.
• Experience working with children with special educational needs is essential.
• Knowledge of the KS1 National Curriculum is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe and nurturing classroom environment.
• Plan and deliver stimulating lessons for primary aged students.
• Supervise teaching assistants to enhance educational delivery.
• Engage in regular assessments to monitor student progress.

Skills

Qualified Teaching Status - Primary trained

Experience working with children with special educational needs

Knowledge of the KS1 National Curriculum

Effective lesson planning skills

Behaviour management skills

Ability to work collaboratively

Diverse teaching strategies

Education

Qualified Teacher Status

Job description

KS1 Primary Class Teacher

• Annual Salary:Paid to Scale
• Location:Bexhill
• Job Type:Full-time, Term Time
• Contract:Permanent
• Start Date: January 2026

Join a dedicated team at an independent school, a specialist environment committed to the education and welfare of children with special educational needs. We are seeking a Primary Class Teacher for Key Stage 1 who is passionate about providing outstanding teaching and learning, and who thrives in a collaborative educational setting.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide a safe, nurturing classroom environment that supports students as learners.
• Plan, resource, and deliver stimulating and enjoyable lessons for primary aged students.
• Supervise Teaching Assistants within the classroom to enhance educational delivery.
• Offer quality feedback to students to foster rapid and sustained progress.
• Contribute to the development of literacy skills across the school.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and learning in collaboration with the Deputy Head of Teaching and Learning.
• Engage in regular assessments to monitor progress, set targets, and implement necessary interventions.
• Maintain effective communication with parents regarding progress, disciplinary actions, and other relevant information.
• Ensure accurate student data management to enhance teaching effectiveness.
• Support school management in promoting a positive educational culture and implementing change.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Qualified Teaching Status - Primary trained
• Experience working with children with special educational needs.
• Knowledge of the KS1 National Curriculum.
• Effective lesson planning and behaviour management skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Highly skilled in delivering diverse teaching strategies.
• Experience of organising and running extra-curricular activities (Desirable)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Professional development opportunities, including training during school holidays and term time.
• Participation in a supportive and caring school community that values high achievement and the welfare of its students.

How to apply:

To apply for this SENDPrimary Class Teacher position, please submit your CV.