training and education
E-learning modules
KS1 Teacher
£141 - £163 per day
Watford
Are you an empathetic, imaginative educator who loves helping Key Stage 1 pupils discover the joy of reading, writing, and early numbers?
Can you establish a structured, joyful classroom environment where 5-to-7-year-olds feel safe to make mistakes, build resilience, and thrive?
Are you looking for a secure, full-time Key Stage 1 class teaching appointment offering long-term continuity at a supportive school in Watford?
Randstad Education is currently partnering with an established partner Primary School in Watford to appoint an outstanding Key Stage 1 Teacher (QTS mandatory) on a full-time, long-term contract. Set within an inclusive, well-resourced learning community, this school places early childhood development and pupil well-being at the centre of its vision. We are seeking an energetic Year 1 or Year 2 teacher ready to lead their own class, embed positive everyday routines, and inspire young learners to achieve their personal best.
Core Responsibilities
- Multi-Sensory Curriculum Delivery: Plan and deliver creative, differentiated lessons mapped to Key Stage 1 standards, ensuring activities are stimulating and accessible for mixed-ability pupils.
- Phonics Mastery & Reading Fluency: Lead rigorous daily synthetic phonics instruction, coordinate guided reading rotations, and cultivate a genuine passion for stories and literature.
- Practical Mathematics: Use concrete-pictorial-abstract methods, counting apparatus, and hands-on maths games to build early arithmetic confidence and fluency.
- Classroom Team Leadership: Direct, brief, and work in close partnership with your assigned room Teaching Assistant to deliver targeted booster groups and 1:1 support.
- Progress Tracking & Formative Review: Monitor early reading milestones, phonics screening check readiness, and numeracy benchmarks, tailoring support for pupils who need extra stretch or scaffolding.
- Inclusion & Differentiation: Work alongside the SENCO to introduce visual timetables, sensory strategies, and tailored tasks for children with SEND, speech and language needs, or EAL.
- Family Engagement: Build welcoming, open relationships with parents and carers during daily collections and drop-offs to foster active home-school learning links.
Candidate Profile
- Teaching Credentials: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is required. Open to experienced primary teachers as well as proactive Early Career Teachers (ECTs) with strong Key Stage 1 classroom placements.
- Early Phase Knowledge: Confident understanding of the KS1 National Curriculum, systematic synthetic phonics schemes, and positive, reassuring behaviour management.
- Personal Demeanour: A calm, nurturing, and enthusiastic classroom presence that keeps younger learners focused and motivated.
- Team Ethos: A collaborative colleague committed to joint phase planning, whole-school initiatives, and strict safeguarding procedures.
- Vetting Requirements: Current Enhanced Child Workforce DBS registered on the Update Service (or readiness to complete a check via Randstad).
Why Partner with Randstad?
- Competitive Pay: £141 - £163 per day
- Placement Stability: Secure a steady, ongoing full-time class teacher role providing routine and stability at a welcoming Watford primary school.
- Complimentary CPD: Free access to accredited training modules, including Phonics Mastery, SEND Strategies in KS1, and Advanced Safeguarding.
- Dedicated Local Guidance: Personalised advice and continuous support from Neeraj, your dedicated education consultant with specialist insight into Hertfordshire schools.
- Referral Rewards: Earn a £300 retail voucher for every qualified teacher or classroom support worker you successfully introduce 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.
...
