Key Stage 1 Teacher

Key Stage 1 Teacher
Location: Lambeth, London, SE24
Salary: £40,317–£62,496 per year, depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start date: 1 September 2026
Salary will reflect experience and qualifications in line with the London Teachers Pay Scale.

Transparency Education is recruiting an enthusiastic and committed Key Stage 1 Teacher for a welcoming primary school in Lambeth.
This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified teacher who is passionate about helping young pupils develop strong foundations in reading, writing, mathematics and personal development. The successful candidate will join a supportive school community with high expectations for learning, behaviour and pupil wellbeing.

The role
As the Key Stage 1 Teacher, you will take responsibility for the learning, progress and wellbeing of a class of pupils in Year 1 or Year 2.

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons in line with the national curriculum
• Teaching high-quality phonics, reading, writing and mathematics
• Creating a positive, inclusive and well-organised classroom environment
• Using assessment effectively to identify progress, gaps and next steps
• Adapting teaching to meet a range of abilities and additional needs
• Establishing clear routines and high expectations for behaviour
• Supporting pupils as they develop independence, resilience and confidence
• Working closely with teaching assistants and intervention staff
• Maintaining accurate planning, assessment and pupil records
• Building constructive relationships with parents and carers

What we are looking for

• Qualified Teacher Status in the UK
• Recent experience teaching within Key Stage 1
• A strong understanding of the national curriculum
• Secure knowledge of early reading and systematic synthetic phonics
• Good classroom and behaviour-management skills
• The ability to use assessment to inform future teaching
• Confidence adapting lessons for pupils with different learning needs
• Strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills
• High expectations for pupil achievement and conduct
• A warm, patient and professional approach
• A clear commitment to safeguarding and inclusive education
• Experience teaching Year 1 or Year 2 and preparing pupils for statutory assessments would be advantageous.
• Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and Early Career Teachers who can demonstrate strong classroom practice and a genuine enthusiasm for Key Stage 1 education.

Why apply?
This opportunity offers:
• A competitive salary of £40,317–£62,496 per year
• A full-time position beginning in September 2026
• The stability of a long-term placement
• A supportive and collaborative primary-school environment
• The opportunity to make a visible impact on pupil progress
• Experience within a diverse Lambeth school community
• Opportunities to develop curriculum and classroom practice
• Ongoing guidance from a dedicated Transparency Education consultant
• The potential to build valuable long-term teaching experience in London

Why work via Transparency Education?

Transparency Education are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact us directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Transparency Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.