KS1 Teacher

About Us:

Milk Education is more than a supply partner - we're a community for educators. Join us and gain access to training, personal development opportunities, and ongoing support. We're currently recruiting for a KS1 Teacher to join a welcoming Primary School in Derby on a long-term basis starting in September.

You'll be joining a supportive and inclusive school that places high expectations, creativity and pupil wellbeing at the centre of its approach. This is a great opportunity for an experienced teacher or ECT looking to build strong relationships with pupils and become part of a positive school community.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Planning and delivering engaging lessons across the KS1 curriculum
• Supporting pupils with reading, writing, phonics and mathematics
• Assessing pupil progress and adapting teaching to meet individual needs
• Creating a positive, inclusive and stimulating classroom environment
• Promoting positive behaviour and encouraging pupil independence
• Working closely with Teaching Assistants and wider school staff
• Building positive relationships with pupils, parents and colleagues

Requirements or Skills:

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Recent primary teaching experience, ideally within KS1
• Strong knowledge of the KS1 National Curriculum
• Experience delivering phonics and early reading
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Passion for supporting children to achieve their full potential

Benefits:

• Competitive rates of pay with temp-to-perm routes available
• Speedy registration process & fast-track compliance - APSCo Compliance+ accredited for the highest safer recruitment standards
• Flexible days and working hours to suit your schedule
• Culture-matched placements
• Priority Partnership school network
• 5+ CPD courses completed before placement with access to further accredited training through Milk Academy
• FREE PSHE lesson plans and resources
• FREE Educator Wellbeing resources and access to our community hub
• School Preparation Pack with handover notes and insightful school guides
• 24/7 support from your personal consultant

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

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Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. We are APSCo Compliance+ accredited, meeting the highest standards in safer recruitment. All applicants will be subject to compliance checks in line with DfE, Keeping Children Safe in Education and APSCo guidelines.

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. By applying, you agree to our Privacy Policy, available on our website. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.