Primary KS1 Teacher in Southwark

Location: Southwark, London, England (on-site)

Salary: £41,729–£64,684 per year (Inner London M1–UPS3 annual salary equivalent), depending on qualifications and experience. Actual pay basis and assignment terms confirmed before placement.

Start date: 04 January 2027

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

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

Transparency Education is recruiting a Primary KS1 Teacher for a January opportunity in Southwark. You will help pupils build secure foundations in reading, writing and mathematics while developing their confidence, independence and enjoyment of learning.

You will plan and teach the Key Stage 1 curriculum, using clear explanations, practical resources and purposeful discussion. Regular assessment will help you identify gaps and adapt teaching for pupils with different starting points, including those with SEND and pupils learning English as an additional language. Your experience and preferred year group will be discussed before placement.

• Plan and deliver engaging KS1 lessons that build on pupils’ prior learning.
  
• Teach phonics, early reading and writing through the school’s agreed approaches.
  
• Develop mathematical understanding using practical and visual resources, with clear classroom routines.
  
• Assess progress, adapt teaching and work with support staff and families to meet pupils’ needs.
  

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, systematic synthetic phonics and early mathematics.
  
• Effective assessment, inclusive teaching and positive classroom behaviour management.
  
• Relevant primary teaching experience and a commitment to safeguarding pupils.
  

Pay and assignment terms will be confirmed before placement. Relevant qualifications and training will be considered alongside experience. Pay follows school expectations and AWR, where applicable.

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, KS1 year groups taught and availability for January.

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.