training and education
E-learning modules
KS1 Teacher
£141 - £163 per day
Hitchin
Do you have the energy and creativity to spark a love of reading and learning in Key Stage 1 pupils right from day one?
Can you establish an inspiring, nurturing classroom that balances foundational curriculum milestones with interactive, play-informed instruction?
Are you looking for an immediate full-time teaching appointment offering stability and progression at an encouraging primary school?
Randstad Education has partnered with a forward-thinking primary school in Hitchin to appoint an exceptional Primary Teacher (QTS mandatory) to lead a Key Stage 1 class. Commencing immediately on a full-time, long-term basis, this role sits within a warm, community-focused school known for its strong pastoral ethos and commitment to early pupil achievement. We are seeking an enthusiastic Year 1 or Year 2 practitioner who can deliver rich, scaffolded lessons, direct classroom support staff effectively, and build a vibrant learning environment where early learners feel confident to flourish.
Key Responsibilities
- KS1 Learning Design: Plan and deliver imaginative, differentiated lessons aligned with Key Stage 1 National Curriculum benchmarks, ensuring tasks support both early development and academic stretch.
- Phonics & Early Numeracy: Lead structured daily systematic synthetic phonics sessions, guided reading, and hands-on maths investigations using concrete apparatus to secure core skills.
- Classroom Team Direction: Partner closely with assigned room Teaching Assistants, coordinating guided group work and intervention programmes to keep pupils engaged.
- Attainment & Progress Review: Regularly evaluate pupil understanding using formative methods, track reading and phonics screening milestones, and celebrate individual breakthroughs.
- Specialist Inclusion Support: Liaise proactively with the SENCO, Key Stage leads, and external specialists to adapt materials for pupils with SEND, speech and language needs, or EAL.
- Parental Communication: Maintain welcoming, informative relationships with parents and carers at drop-off and pick-up to encourage a strong home-school partnership.
Candidate Requirements
- Teaching Credentials: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is mandatory. We welcome applications from experienced Key Stage 1 teachers as well as promising Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with UK classroom experience.
- Subject Understanding: Deep familiarity with KS1 frameworks, early literacy development, phonics schemes, and positive behaviour management suitable for younger pupils.
- Classroom Manner: An approachable, patient, and encouraging presence capable of creating an inclusive, secure setting where children thrive.
- Collaborative Mindset: A proactive team player committed to working alongside school colleagues, upholding safeguarding standards, and supporting school-wide events.
- Safeguarding Vetting: Valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or readiness to complete one via Randstad).
Why Join Randstad?
- Attractive Daily Earnings: £141 - £163 per day
- Long-Term Consistency: Walk directly into a stable, full-time class teacher assignment starting immediately in Hitchin.
- Free Training Resources: Unlimited access to our certified CPD courses, including Phonics Mastery, SEND in the Early Years, and Child Protection.
- Localised Consultant Advice: Dedicated, one-to-one guidance from Neeraj, your specialist education consultant with extensive Hertfordshire school connections.
- Referral Bonus: Earn a £300 retail voucher for every fellow qualified teacher or education support professional you refer to us!
How to Apply
If you are a dedicated and supportive individual ready to make a difference in a school setting, please apply immediately with your CV or contact Neeraj at neeraj.kommaravalli@randstad.co.uk for more information.
We are the UK market leader for recruitment in education. We have nearly two decades of experience helping teachers and support staff find temporary and permanent roles in schools, colleges, and nurseries. We partner with over 2,500 schools each week, supporting more than 135,000 children every day across the country, which allows us to find the right match for your skills.
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