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KS1 Teacher - LE65
- Posted: 05-08-2025
- Category: Primary Teachers
- Location: Leicestershire
- Type: Full-time / Temporary
- Salary: £140 - £220 per day
Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch
Start Date: September 2025
Contract Type: Full-Time | Maternity Cover
Are you a passionate KS1 Primary Teacher looking for a rewarding role in a nurturing and supportive school environment? We are working in partnership with a welcoming primary school based in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, who are seeking a full-time KS1 Teacher to join their team from September 2025 on a maternity cover basis.
About the Role:
This is a full-time position working in a vibrant KS1 classroom. The successful candidate will take full class teacher responsibilities, leading learning and pastoral support for pupils aged 5–7. You will be supported by a dedicated class teaching assistant and a close-working staff team.
Teaching Responsibilities Include:
- Plan, deliver and assess high-quality lessons in line with the National Curriculum for KS1
- Deliver Read Write Inc. phonics sessions effectively and consistently
- Lead a class TA to support learning and manage classroom interventions
- Provide engaging, inclusive lessons tailored to a range of abilities
- Support the learning and development of pupils with SEND
- Build strong, nurturing relationships with children and families
- Maintain excellent classroom and behaviour management
- Track and report on pupil progress using school systems
- Participate in staff meetings, planning sessions, and CPD opportunities
- Always uphold the school’s safeguarding and child protection policies
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) – essential
- Recent experience teaching in a UK KS1 classroom
- Experience supporting children with SEND and working alongside a class TA
- Confident delivering Read Write Inc phonics
- A nurturing, positive, and proactive approach to teaching and classroom life
- Strong communication, organisational, and team-working skills
- Personal consultant who knows your local schools and supports you throughout
- FREE training opportunities and safeguarding updates
- Weekly pay with competitive rates of pay
- Expert help with CV writing, interview prep, and lesson planning
- Long-term and permanent opportunities in schools that suit your style
- Opportunity to trial roles before committing long-term
- Dedicated SEND support and wellbeing resources
Smile Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references.
We are committed to safeguarding children. Each applicant will be expected to undertake compliance checks including Prohibited list, Barred list, DBS and Qualifications.
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