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Key Stage 1 Teacher
Location: Wandsworth, London, SW15
Salary: £40,317–£62,496 per annum, Inner London, plus the applicable September 2026 pay award
Contract: Full-time, long-term temporary
Start date: 1 September 2026
Salary will be determined based on experience and position on the Main Pay Range.
An excellent primary school in Wandsworth is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Key Stage 1 Teacher. This is an attractive opportunity for a teacher who understands how to build strong foundations in early reading, writing and mathematics while maintaining a creative and inclusive curriculum.

Key responsibilities
• Plan and deliver engaging lessons across the Key Stage 1 curriculum.
• Provide systematic and effective early-reading and phonics teaching.
• Use assessment to identify gaps, adapt lessons and support progress.
• Establish clear routines and positive behaviour expectations.
• Work effectively with teaching assistants and specialist staff.
• Maintain constructive relationships with parents and carers.

Requirements
• Qualified Teacher Status.
• Successful experience teaching within Key Stage 1.
• Strong knowledge of phonics, early reading and the primary curriculum.
• High expectations for progress, behaviour and inclusion.
• Effective planning, assessment and classroom-management skills.
• A reflective and collaborative approach to teaching.

Benefits
• Inner London teacher pay based on experience.
• A supportive and ambitious primary-school team.
• Access to professional development and collaborative planning.
• A stable role from the beginning of the academic year.
• The opportunity to make a sustained impact on pupil progress.

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.

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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