KS1 Teacher

KS1 Primary Teacher
Contract Type:
Full-time Permanent
Start Date: 01/09/2026
Location: Croydon, London
Salary: £37,870 - £56,154 per annum (M1 - UPS3)
Salary will reflect experience and qualifications in line with Outer London pay scales.
Hours of Work: Monday to Friday (Term Time)

About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Key Stage 1 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Croydon this September.
The successful candidate will inspire young learners through engaging, creative lessons while fostering a positive classroom culture where every child feels confident to succeed. Whether you're an Early Career Teacher or an experienced practitioner, you'll be joining a supportive team committed to delivering high-quality education.

About the School
This inclusive primary school is proud of its strong community values, dedicated staff and commitment to providing an inspiring learning environment. Pupils are enthusiastic learners, behaviour is well managed and staff wellbeing is genuinely prioritised.

Key Responsibilities
• Plan and deliver engaging KS1 lessons.
• Monitor and assess pupil progress effectively.
• Create an inclusive classroom environment.
• Differentiate learning to meet individual needs.
• Build strong relationships with parents and colleagues.
• Contribute to wider school life and enrichment opportunities.

Requirements
Applicants must have:
• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS).
• Experience teaching within Key Stage 1.
• Excellent classroom management skills.
• Strong knowledge of the National Curriculum.
• Commitment to safeguarding and inclusion.
• Right to work in the UK.

Our Client Can Offer You
• Permanent career opportunity.
• Excellent CPD and progression pathways.
• Supportive senior leadership.
• Well-resourced classrooms.
• Friendly and collaborative teaching team.

Why work via Teach Now?

Teach-Now 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 Teach-Now 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.

Teach Now operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Teach Now 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.