KS1 Teacher

ey Stage 1 Teacher – Maternity Cover

Location: Bishop Auckland
Start Date: January
Contract: Full-time, Maternity Cover
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm

We are delighted to be working in partnership with a lovely, welcoming primary school in Bishop Auckland who are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and committed Key Stage 1 Teacher to join their team on a full-time maternity cover basis starting in January.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate KS1 teacher who is eager to make a positive impact and is committed to providing a nurturing, inclusive and engaging learning environment where every child feels supported, valued and able to thrive.

The Role:

As the Key Stage 1 Teacher, you will:

• Take full responsibility for planning, preparing and delivering engaging and creative KS1 lessons in line with the national curriculum

• Plan and adapt lessons and resources to meet the needs of all pupils, including those requiring additional support

• Create a calm, structured and supportive classroom environment that promotes positive behaviour and learning

• Work closely with teaching assistants, senior leaders and wider support staff to ensure the best outcomes for pupils

• Support pupils with a range of needs in a caring and inclusive way

• Collaborate effectively with therapists and other professionals where appropriate

Requirements:

To be considered for this role, you must:

• Hold Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential

• Have proven experience teaching Key Stage 1 – essential

• Have experience supporting pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) – desirable

  • Particularly experience with Autism and ADHD

• Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork skills

• Have a caring, patient, flexible and proactive approach to teaching

What’s on Offer:

• The opportunity to work in a supportive and welcoming primary school with a strong community ethos

• Close collaboration and daily support from experienced teaching assistants and senior leaders

• Access to our CPD Academy, offering a wide range of relevant training, including Introduction to Thrive and other professional development courses

• Ongoing guidance and support from your own dedicated consultant

• Competitive pay rates

• Refer-a-friend bonus of £50

• Access to a variety of high-quality placements through Teaching Personnel, who have excellent relationships with schools across the local area

If you are an enthusiastic and committed Key Stage 1 teacher looking for a rewarding maternity cover role within a nurturing and supportive school environment, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.

All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details.
All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date.
Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants.
We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided.
For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.