KS1 Teacher

Key Stage 1 Teacher

Location: Bexley, South-East London
Salary: £40,372–£59,864 per year, M1–UPS3
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start date: 21 September 2026

A warm and well-led primary school in Bexley is seeking a dedicated KS1 Teacher for a long-term role. Pupils are encouraged to be curious, kind and ambitious, and the school would like to appoint a teacher who can make core learning accessible, memorable and enjoyable.

This KS1 Teacher opportunity offers supportive phase leadership, shared resources and regular opportunities to collaborate. You will take responsibility for planning, teaching and assessing a class while working closely with support staff and families.

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver engaging lessons across the KS1 curriculum
  
• Teach systematic phonics and develop confident early readers
  
• Use assessment to plan appropriate support and challenge
  
• Establish positive routines and high expectations for behaviour
  
• Differentiate effectively for SEND and varied starting points
  
• Communicate progress clearly with colleagues and parents or carers
  

The successful KS1 Teacher will have:

• UK QTS
  
• Recent and successful KS1 teaching experience
  
• Secure curriculum, phonics and assessment knowledge
  
• Strong classroom management and an inclusive approach
  
• The right to work in the UK
  

What this role offers:

• A warm, well-led school with a supportive KS1 phase team
  
• Shared planning, established resources and experienced classroom support
  
• A long-term role that gives you ownership of your class and its progress
  
• Pay to scale according to experience
  

Why work via Transparency Education?

Transparency Education is a widely recognised education recruitment company, offering excellent support and professional development for teachers and support staff. We offer:

• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
• A £150 ‘refer a friend’ bonus once your referral has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), ensuring equal pay to a permanent employee.
• Access to a wide range of CPD training from our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.

Application Process: If you meet the criteria, please apply below or contact us directly. All applicants must have the appropriate qualifications and training; teacher roles require a formally recognised teaching qualification.
If you are not contacted within 2 working days, you have unfortunately been unsuccessful. We will retain your CV and continue to support your search for work in education.

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We are committed to equality and challenging discrimination, and to safeguarding the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance.