Job Title: KS1 Class Teacher
Location: Burgess Hill
Salary: £150 – £210 per day (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Full-Time
Start Date: Immediately
About the School
This primary school in Burgess Hill is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and supportive learning environment where every child can thrive. The school has strong SEN provision, offering tailored support for pupils with additional needs. Staff collaborate closely with families and external professionals to promote wellbeing, social-emotional development, and academic progress, ensuring each child is valued and encouraged to reach their potential.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced KS1 Class Teacher to lead and inspire pupils in Year 1 and Year 2. You will be responsible for planning and delivering engaging lessons, monitoring pupil progress, and supporting all children to achieve their academic and personal potential. Your role will have a direct impact on building confidence, independence, and a love of learning among the pupils.
Responsibilities
* Plan and deliver creative, curriculum-aligned lessons across KS1.
* Monitor pupil progress and provide targeted interventions where required.
* Support pupils with SEN and additional learning needs through differentiated teaching strategies.
* Maintain accurate assessment and record-keeping.
* Promote positive behaviour management and a safe, respectful classroom environment.
* Communicate effectively with parents, staff, and external professionals.
* Contribute to school initiatives, assemblies, and enrichment activities.
* Support pupil personal care where appropriate.
Qualifications
* Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) required.
* Experience teaching KS1 pupils, including those with SEN or additional needs.
* Strong understanding of behaviour management, differentiation, and assessment strategies.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a positive school culture.
Please be advised that this role requires a strong knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection and that successful applicants must satisfy all background safer recruitment checks; including providing an enhanced DBS certificate registered on the update service, or completing an application for a new check.
To Apply
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, provide a full CV with references, and hold an Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or be prepared to apply for one). For more information or to register your interest in the ‘KS1 Class Teacher’ role, or to be considered, please click ‘apply now’ to submit your full and up-to-date CV and one of our dedicated consultants will be in touch.