Key Stage 1 Teacher

Key Stage 1 Teacher
Location: Sutton, London, SM6
Salary: £37,870–£56,154 per year
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start date: 1 September 2026
Salary will reflect experience and qualifications in line with the London Teachers Pay Scale.

Transparency Education is recruiting a skilled and enthusiastic Key Stage 1 Teacher for a full-time, long-term position at a supportive primary school in Sutton.

This is an excellent opportunity for a teacher who enjoys helping younger pupils build strong foundations in reading, writing, mathematics and personal development. The successful candidate will create an engaging classroom environment where children feel secure, motivated and ready to learn.
The school is looking for a reflective practitioner with high expectations, strong curriculum knowledge and the ability to make learning accessible to pupils with a range of needs and starting points.
The role
As the Key Stage 1 Teacher, you will:
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the National Curriculum.
• Teach early reading and phonics using the school’s chosen programme.
• Develop pupils’ confidence in writing, number and problem-solving.
• Use assessment effectively to identify gaps and plan appropriate next steps.
• Adapt teaching for pupils with SEND, English as an additional language and differing levels of attainment.
• Maintain a positive and well-organised classroom.
• Establish clear routines and age-appropriate behaviour expectations.
• Work closely with teaching assistants and other members of the year-group team.
• Communicate professionally with parents and carers.
• Contribute to planning meetings, pupil-progress discussions and wider school activities.
• Fulfil all safeguarding and professional responsibilities associated with the role.

About you
The successful candidate will:
• Hold Qualified Teacher Status.
• Have recent teaching experience in Key Stage 1.
• Demonstrate secure knowledge of the primary National Curriculum.
• Be confident teaching phonics and early reading.
• Use assessment information to inform planning and support progress.
• Have effective classroom and behaviour-management skills.
• Set high expectations while providing a nurturing learning environment.
• Work well with colleagues and communicate clearly with families.
• Be organised, dependable and committed to inclusive education.
• Experience teaching Year 1 or Year 2 and knowledge of transition from EYFS into Key Stage 1 would be particularly valuable. Applications are welcomed from experienced teachers and confident ECTs with strong Key Stage 1 training or placement experience.

What this opportunity offers
• A competitive annual salary of £37,870–£56,154.
• A full-time, long-term position from September 2026.
• The opportunity to join a supportive primary-school team.
• Scope to develop subject leadership and curriculum expertise.
• A rewarding role supporting pupils during a crucial stage of their education.
• Potential for the position to develop into a permanent opportunity.

Why work via Transparency Education?

Transparency Education are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:

• Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
• Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
• Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
• Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders

Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact us directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.

Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.

We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Transparency Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance