KS1 Teacher in Dartford

Location: Dartford, Kent, England

Salary: £34,498–£52,490 per year (annual salary equivalent), depending on qualifications and experience. Actual pay basis and assignment terms confirmed before placement.

Start date: 23 November 2026, or as soon as possible

Contract: Full-time, temporary, long-term.

Hours: Monday to Friday during term time, Exact hours agreed before placement.

Transparency Education is seeking a KS1 Teacher for a primary school opportunity in Dartford, Kent. You will develop the foundations of literacy and numeracy while helping children become engaged, independent members of the classroom.

This role will suit a teacher who makes learning concrete, checks understanding carefully and celebrates progress. You will bring consistent routines and an inclusive approach to children with different starting points.

• Plan and teach lessons that build securely on prior learning.
  
• Support early decoding, reading fluency and purposeful sentence writing.
  
• Use practical activities to develop number relationships and mathematical language.
  
• Assess progress and coordinate targeted support with classroom colleagues.
  

To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have:

• QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
  
• Knowledge of the KS1 curriculum and systematic phonics teaching.
  
• Effective assessment, positive behaviour management and strong organisation.
  
• Appropriate qualifications and training for the responsibilities of the post.
  

Higher rates reflect substantial relevant teaching experience and qualifications. Pay follows school expectations and AWR, where applicable.

Help children establish the habits and core skills that support success throughout their education.

We support teachers and school support staff through attentive service and professional development, offering:

• A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
  
• A £150 refer-a-friend reward once your referred candidate has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
  
• Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), including equal pay treatment where applicable.
  
• Access to a wide range of CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
  

Apply with your CV and availability, including your experience teaching Year 1 or Year 2.

Email (url removed) or call (phone number removed). Please include your earliest available start date.

If you are not contacted within two working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We will retain your CV to help you find other education opportunities.

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We promote equality, challenge discrimination and are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, references, right-to-work and appropriate safer recruitment checks.