Key Stage 1 Teacher (KS1)
Location: Okehampton area, Devon (partner school placement)
Salary: Paid to scale
Contract: Full-Time, Long-Term
Start Date: September 2026
A Key Stage 1 Teacher is required for a full-time, long-term position within a partner primary school in the Okehampton area, starting September 2026. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and well-established school environment with a strong commitment to early learning, high-quality teaching, and positive pupil outcomes.
The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering engaging KS1 lessons and supporting pupils through the early stages of their primary education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver high-quality lessons across Key Stage 1
- Create a positive, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment
- Support pupils’ academic, social, and emotional development
- Develop early literacy and numeracy skills effectively
- Work collaboratively with staff, parents, and the wider school community
- Assess, track, and report on pupil progress
Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent
- Experience teaching within Key Stage 1 (ECTs with relevant KS1 experience considered)
- Strong classroom management and organisation skills
- A creative, nurturing, and proactive teaching approach
- Commitment to supporting early learning and pupil development
Benefits:
- Salary in line with the teacher pay scale
- Weekly PAYE payment (no umbrella company deductions)
- Employer pension contributions
- Ongoing CPD and professional development opportunities
- Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement
- Potential pathways to permanent employment within partner schools
To apply or find out more, please contact:
aimee.scadding@teachingpersonnel.com | 01392 920 363
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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.
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