KS1 Teacher

London/ temporary / £140 - 250 per day

TeacherActive, one of the UK’s largest and leading education recruitment agencies, is delighted to be supporting several Primary Schools across South London — including a welcoming, ambitious school in Forest Hill — who are looking for a dedicated Key Stage 1 Teacher to join their team.

We pride ourselves on working closely with our partner schools to provide reliable, high-quality teaching staff. Alongside this, we offer ongoing training and Career Progression Development opportunities, helping you build experience and progress confidently in your teaching career.

This fantastic Forest Hill school is looking for an enthusiastic and nurturing KS1 Teacher who is passionate about building strong foundations for learning. You will play a key role in delivering engaging lessons, developing early literacy and numeracy skills, and supporting pupils’ social and emotional development. You’ll work collaboratively with the year group team, support staff and leadership to ensure consistency, high expectations and positive outcomes for all learners.

The role will involve planning and delivering creative, well-structured lessons, supporting phonics and early reading development, assessing progress, and adapting teaching to meet the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND, EAL and varying attainment levels. You will be expected to foster confidence, independence and a love of learning in a supportive classroom environment.

Whether you’re seeking a long-term placement or a permanent opportunity, our consultants work closely with a range of mainstream schools and are here to support you every step of the way.

The successful KS1 Teacher will have:

• QTS and experience teaching within Key Stage 1
• Strong knowledge of phonics and early reading development
• Ability to differentiate effectively to meet a range of learning needs
• A positive, consistent approach to behaviour management and routines
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with pupils, staff and families
• A reflective and proactive approach to professional development

In return, you can expect:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to support you through our simple online onboarding process
• Guaranteed Payment Scheme (T&Cs apply)
• Access to CPD training and certificates through our My-Progression channel
• Market-leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme – earn up to £100 when you refer a friend (T&Cs apply)
• Ongoing support, check-ins and career advice

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, meaning you can be confident that your TAX and National Insurance are handled correctly — with no hidden admin charges taken from your hard-earned pay.

If you are passionate about making a difference and would like to be considered for this KS1 Teacher role, click ‘APPLY NOW’ and I will be in touch to discuss this fantastic opportunity further.

EMAIL: [email protected]
CONTACT NUMBER: 020 7858 6655

All applicants will be contacted to discuss suitability and then invited to register with TeacherActive.



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