Key Stage One Teacher

November 30, 2024

A new and exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified Primary Teacher seeking a full-time role from Febuary 2025, Southwark, London. A vacancy has arisen within a Southwark based primary school for a Year 2 Teacher. The role is to start February 2025

Both ECTs* and fully inducted Teachers are welcome to apply.

The school is an Ofsted graded ‘GOOD’ primary school and it is described to be effectively led and managed by the Head Teacher, senior leaders and Governors. The school has a clear and strong vision, defined by its Christian ethos and commitment to serve the needs of its pupils and families. As a result, all pupils have equal opportunities to excel.

With being such a vital year with the KS1 SATs taking place, the Head Teacher has specified that the successful candidate will have previous experience of teaching in Year 2, whether that is as a Trainee Teacher or a qualified Teacher, so that good knowledge of the Year 2 expectations has already been established. To succeed in your application, you must also demonstrate a creative yet purposeful approach to teaching and learning, strong organisational skills and commitment to the role and the development of the pupils.

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*Early Career Teachers will be well supported and mentored by the school’s KS1 Lead.

If you are interested in the above role, then please submit an up to date CV and we will be in touch.

Requirements:

Have experience working with primary school pupils on a 1:1 basis
Experience working with KS1 & EYFS pupils
Hold either a degree or a teaching assistant qualification
Experience working with pupils with challenging behaviour
Background in care
Hold a valid up to date clean DBS check on the update service
UK address and right to work

Working with Teaching Personnel, you will benefit from:

Competitive daily pay rates paid every Friday (PAYE and no umbrella company used)
A dedicated, experienced specialist Consultant
Access to our Online Portal to easily manage your calendar, view payslips and update your personal details
Access to our exclusive CPD Academy with hundreds of training courses (many free!)
After registering with us, in case of relocation you can work with our branches across the country
Have access to our intervention programmes, giving you opportunities to develop pupils on a 1:1 and small group basis
£50 Refer a Friend bonus scheme
Pension Scheme

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