Primary Teacher KS1 v

Connex Education; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Connex Education is seeking a Primary Teacher for KS1 in Wakefield to cover maternity leave from September 2025 to April 2026. The ideal candidate will create an inclusive environment, inspire students, and possess experience in KS1 and phonics. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Pay to scale policy

Weekly PAYE payments

Free access to accredited CPD platform

Wellbeing programme and refresher training

Opportunities for progression

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Experience working in KS1 is essential.
• Familiarity with phonics programmes is required.
• High expectations of themselves and others.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe and inclusive classroom environment.
• Inspire pupils to achieve their full potential.
• Cover maternity leave for the Year 1 class.

Skills

Good communication skills

Confidence in creating a nurturing classroom environment

Job description

Primary Teacher KS1

Wakefield

Up to £1100 per week depending on experience

To apply, you must show proof of right to work in the UK.

About the role

Connex Education is supporting a mainstream primary school in Wakefield in appointing a KS1 Teacher.

About the school

The school is part of a multi-academy group and is looking for a KS1 Teacher to cover maternity leave for their class teacher. You will be responsible for creating a safe and inclusive classroom environment that inspires pupils to achieve their full potential. The role is specifically for a Year 1 class.

Assignment details

This is a long-term assignment starting in September 2025 and running until April 2026, with potential for extension.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Pay to scale policy.
• Weekly PAYE payments.
• Free access to our accredited CPD platform.
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for modern classroom management.
• Opportunities for progression.
• Dedicated consultant support.

Person Specification

• Experience working in KS1.
• Familiarity with phonics programmes.
• High expectations of themselves and others.
• Good communication skills.
• Confidence in creating a nurturing classroom environment.

Protected characteristics statement

If you are interested or wish to discuss more supply opportunities with local schools, please apply today.

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. Connex Education is committed to equal opportunities and values diversity, assessing candidates on merit without discrimination based on age, gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, religion, culture, marital status, or disability.

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