Job Title: Key Stage 1 (KS1) Primary School Teacher Location: Near Stoke-on-Trent Start Date: After May Half-Term (June 2026) Contract Type: Full-Time, Temporary (Until Christmas 2026) Salary: MPS (dependent on experience) About the Role A welcoming and supportive primary school near Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a committed and enthusiastic Key Stage 1 Teacher to join their team after the May half-term, with the position running through to the Christmas break. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on full classroom responsibilities within a KS1 setting, delivering engaging and high-quality teaching during an important stage in pupils’ development. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating a positive and inclusive learning environment that supports all learners, encouraging both academic progress and personal growth. You will play a key role in delivering a broad and balanced curriculum, ensuring lessons are creative, engaging, and tailored to meet the diverse needs of the class. Key Responsibilities Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality lessons in line with the KS1 National Curriculum Assess, track, and report on pupil progress, adapting teaching to meet individual needs Create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom environment Differentiate learning to support a range of abilities, including pupils with SEND and EAL Deliver effective phonics teaching in line with school schemes (e.g., Read Write Inc or similar) Mark and provide constructive feedback in accordance with school policies Manage classroom behaviour effectively, promoting positive attitudes to learning Work closely with teaching assistants and support staff to maximise pupil outcomes Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, and carers Attend staff meetings, training sessions, and contribute to wider school life Uphold safeguarding responsibilities and promote pupil wellbeing at all times Candidate Requirements Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or equivalent Recent experience teaching within Key Stage 1 Strong knowledge of the KS1 curriculum and phonics delivery Ability to plan and deliver engaging and differentiated lessons Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills Strong organisational and communication skills A proactive, flexible, and positive attitude Desirable Skills and Experience Experience preparing pupils for KS1 assessments (including SATs where applicable) Familiarity with a range of phonics schemes Experience working within a collaborative school environment Commitment to contributing to wider school activities What the School Offers A friendly and supportive staff team Well-behaved, motivated pupils who enjoy learning A positive and inclusive school culture Opportunities for professional development A well-resourced teaching environment All applicants will require the appropriate qualifications and training for this role. Please see the FAQ’s on the Teaching Personnel website for details. All pay rates quoted will be inclusive of 12.07% statutory holiday pay. This advert is for a temporary position. In some cases, the option to make this role permanent may become available at a later date. Teaching Personnel is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. We undertake safeguarding checks on all workers in accordance with DfE statutory guidance ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’ this may also include an online search as part of our due diligence on shortlisted applicants. We offer all our registered candidates FREE child protection and prevent duty training. All candidates must undertake or have undertaken a valid enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Full assistance provided. For details of our privacy policy, please visit the Teaching Personnel website.