KS1 Teacher
£141 - £163 per day
Letchworth Garden City
Are you a passionate Key Stage 1 educator ready to foster early academic confidence and inspire a genuine curiosity for learning?
Can you establish a structured, engaging classroom setting that balances core curriculum expectations with inventive, adaptive teaching?
Are you looking to secure an immediate-start, full-time long-term placement within a supportive Letchworth Garden City primary school?
We are recruiting an exceptional Qualified Primary Teacher (QTS) specialising in Key Stage 1 for an immediate-start, long-term contract at an inviting partner Primary School in Letchworth Garden City. Dedicated to foundational learning, this progressive school offers a rich educational environment centred on pupil growth. We need a forward-thinking KS1 practitioner who can tailor lessons to varied young abilities, lead classroom support staff effectively, and cultivate an atmosphere where every child prospers.
Your Responsibilities
- Adapted KS1 Planning: Design, differentiate, and deliver high-impact lessons strictly aligned with Key Stage 1 National Curriculum standards to suit diverse learning styles.
- Early Literacy & Maths Mastery: Utilise systematic synthetic phonics schemes, interactive tools, and practical maths strategies to drive early pupil performance.
- Classroom Team Guidance: Inspire, direct, and collaborate with room Teaching Assistants to maintain an organised, safe, and positive learning space.
- Progress Tracking: Use structured assessment tools to evaluate early learning milestones, track individual growth, and address developmental gaps.
- Multidisciplinary Liaison: Work closely alongside the SENCO, EYFS/KS2 coordinators, and school leadership to ensure tailored support for SEND and EAL pupils.
- Parental Partnerships: Maintain clear, empathetic, and constructive communication with parents and carers to build a strong home-school connection.
What You'll Bring to the Team
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS): Mandatory. Open to experienced KS1 primary teachers as well as outstanding Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with UK teaching experience.
- Pedagogical Knowledge: Solid grasp of Key Stage 1 curriculum delivery, early phonics frameworks, adaptive teaching, and positive behaviour reinforcement.
- Resilient Demeanour: A calm, compassionate, and grounded approach to maintaining an attentive, nurturing classroom environment.
- Collaborative Mindset: A strong commitment to working alongside colleagues to prioritise pupil welfare and achievement.
- Compliance Checks: Holds an Enhanced Child DBS registered on the Update Service (or readiness to complete a new application via Randstad).
Why Partner with Randstad?
- Competitive Daily Rates: £141 - £163 per day
- Immediate Start Placement: Step straight into a rewarding, long-term KS1 role at a progressive primary school in Letchworth Garden City equipped with top-tier facilities.
- Free CPD Training: Access certified modules including SEND Strategies, Advanced Safeguarding, and Behavioural Regulation to support your career progression.
- Dedicated Support: Direct guidance from Neeraj, your specialist recruitment consultant with extensive local Hertfordshire market knowledge.
- Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 retail voucher as a thank you for every qualified teacher or support worker you successfully refer to our team!
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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