training and education
E-learning modules
KS1 Teacher
£141 - £163 per day
Stevenage
Do you have the warmth, patience, and creative spark needed to guide young minds through their first vital steps in primary school?
Can you transform early literacy and numeracy into engaging, hands-on adventures that build genuine pupil confidence every day?
Are you looking for a settled, full-time Key Stage 1 post offering long-term stability and a supportive staff room in Stevenage?
Randstad Education is currently seeking an inspiring Key Stage 1 Teacher (QTS mandatory) to join an encouraging partner Primary School in Stevenage on a full-time, ongoing contract. This welcoming school prides itself on fostering an inclusive, community-oriented atmosphere where early childhood education is celebrated. We want a motivated Year 1 or Year 2 practitioner who can take full ownership of a class, establish clear and reassuring daily routines, and inspire 5-to-7-year-olds to explore, learn, and grow.
Core Responsibilities
- Foundational Lesson Design: Craft and deliver imaginative, multi-sensory lessons aligned with Key Stage 1 National Curriculum targets, ensuring tasks are accessible yet appropriately challenging.
- Phonics & Early Reading: Lead daily structured synthetic phonics sessions, run guided reading groups, and nurture an authentic enthusiasm for books and storytelling.
- Active Numeracy: Utilise concrete apparatus, manipulatives, and real-world problem-solving to help young pupils grasp foundational mathematical concepts.
- Support Staff Collaboration: Direct, brief, and work alongside your assigned room Teaching Assistant to coordinate small-group booster work and focused interventions.
- Milestone Monitoring: Keep structured, practical records of reading fluency, phonics checks, and numeracy development, celebrating individual pupil gains.
- Inclusive Class Practice: Team up with the SENCO to implement tailored adaptations and visual support for pupils with SEND, speech needs, or EAL.
- Parental Links: Maintain friendly, open communication with parents and carers at daily drop-off and collection to foster strong home-school cooperation.
Candidate Profile
- Teaching Credentials: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is mandatory. We welcome applications from experienced Key Stage 1 educators as well as proactive Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with prior UK school placements.
- Curriculum Knowledge: Sound practical understanding of KS1 curriculum expectations, early reading frameworks, and gentle, positive behaviour management.
- Personal Demeanour: A warm, approachable, and patient presence capable of creating a secure, happy learning environment.
- Collaborative Mindset: A proactive team player dedicated to upholding high safeguarding standards and contributing to phase planning.
- Statutory Compliance: Valid Enhanced Child Workforce DBS on the Update Service (or readiness to complete one promptly via Randstad).
Why Partner with Randstad?
- Attractive Daily Earnings: £141 - £163 per day
- Long-Term Job Security: Secure a settled, full-time classroom post providing routine and continuity at an established Stevenage school.
- Free Accredited CPD: Full access to certified online modules, including Phonics Mastery, SEND in Early Years/KS1, and Advanced Safeguarding.
- Local Specialist Guidance: Personalised advice and continuous support from Neeraj, your dedicated recruitment consultant with specialised knowledge across Hertfordshire schools.
- Referral Scheme: Earn a £300 shopping voucher for every qualified teacher or classroom support professional you successfully introduce to our network!
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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