Supply KS1 Teacher

Connex Education; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency for educators is seeking a KS1 Teacher for primary schools in Mickleover, East Midlands. The role includes full classroom responsibilities, focusing on delivering engaging lessons and supporting students' learning. Ideal candidates will have Qualified Teacher Status and be experienced with ages 4–7. Immediate start available with competitive pay and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive daily rate

PAYE paid weekly

Free access to SEND Toolkit courses

Funded qualifications in education

Career progression opportunities

Wellbeing programme

Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 4–7 in a UK primary school.
• Knowledge of phonics schemes such as Read Write Inc or Letters and Sounds.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Deliver lessons and maintain a positive learning environment.
• Support pupils' progress during cover days.
• No lesson planning is required.

Skills

Behaviour management

Engaging lesson delivery

Building relationships

Knowledge of KS1 curriculum

Education

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Job description

KS1 Teacher – Mickleover (DE3)

£700 – £900 per week depending on experience

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

About the role

Connex Education is working in partnership with a number of welcoming Primary Schools in the Mickleover (DE3) area, who are recruiting for KS1 Teachers to work on a day-to-day supply basis. This role includes full classroom responsibilities during cover days: delivering lessons, maintaining a positive learning environment, and supporting pupils’ progress. No lesson planning is required.

About the schools

Schools across Mickleover are known for their friendly, community-focused environments and supportive staff teams. They are looking for dedicated, flexible, and enthusiastic teachers who can build strong relationships with pupils and staff while delivering engaging and effective lessons.

Assignment Details

These roles are available immediately, with options for 3–5 days per week. We are also recruiting for January starts to cover planned absences and long-term supply needs. Positions will run throughout the autumn term and into the new year.

Benefits of working with Connex Education

• Competitive daily rate
• PAYE paid weekly
• Free access to our SEND Toolkit, featuring over 19 skills courses
• Funded qualifications: Level 2 SEND, Level 3 Teaching and Learning, Level 4 HLTA, Level 5 TEFL
• Career progression through our Care to Classroom conversion course
• Wellbeing programme and refresher training for life in a 21st century classroom
• Trainee teacher apprenticeship opportunities

Person Specification

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Experience working with children aged 4–7 in a UK primary school
• Strong behaviour management skills
• Ability to deliver engaging, age-appropriate lessons
• Knowledge of the KS1 national curriculum and phonics schemes such as Read Write Inc or Letters and Sounds
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service or willingness to obtain one

All offers are conditional upon satisfactory background checks, including a DBS check. Connex Education Partnership is committed to equal opportunities. We value cultural and religious diversity and do not discriminate on any protected characteristic. Everyone is assessed on merit alone.

Connex Education Partnership is an employment agency and employment business.

Connex Education Partnership is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and candidates to share this commitment. We adhere to Safer Recruitment practices in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE), Working Together to Safeguard Children 2023, and other relevant legislation. All appointments are subject to rigorous pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.