Job Title: KS1 Teacher Location: Derby Pay Rate: £130 – £251 per day (depending on experience) Start Date: September 2025 Contract Type: Full-time / Part-time Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated KS1 Teacher passionate about supporting young learners in their first years of primary education? GSL Education are seeking a committed KS1 Teacher to join primary schools in the Derby area from September 2025. As a KS1 Teacher, this role offers the opportunity to deliver engaging lessons, nurture pupils’ confidence, and help them build strong foundations in literacy, numeracy, and wider learning. Responsibilities as a KS1 Teacher: Plan, prepare, and deliver creative and stimulating lessons for Key Stage 1 pupils. Promote pupils’ personal, social, and academic development in a positive learning environment. Adapt lessons to meet the needs of pupils with varying abilities. Monitor pupil progress, provide constructive feedback, and set achievable learning goals. Encourage good behaviour, independence, and engagement in learning. Collaborate with colleagues and parents to support pupil development. Maintain high standards of safeguarding and child protection. Requirements for KS1 Teacher: Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification. Previous experience teaching in Key Stage 1. Strong knowledge of the KS1 curriculum. Excellent communication, organisational, and classroom management skills. A nurturing and supportive approach to teaching and learning. An enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to apply). A CV covering the last 10 years of employment history, with any gaps explained. What GSL Education Offers: Competitive daily rates. Flexible day-to-day and long-term placements. Opportunities for professional development and training. Dedicated consultant support throughout your placement. 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. As an ethical, independent, and inclusive recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff to schools across the UK. To apply for the role of KS1 Teacher, please click ‘apply now’ and submit your CV. One of our dedicated consultants will be in touch shortly.