Details:
- Salary: £41,729 - 64,684 - Annum
- Job Type: Temporary
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Lewisham
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
KS1 Teacher
Location: Lewisham, London, England
Salary: £41,729–£64,684 per year (annual salary equivalent), depending on qualifications and experience. Actual pay basis and assignment terms confirmed before placement.
Start date: 23 November 2026, or as soon as possible
Contract: Full-time, temporary, long-term.
Hours: Monday to Friday during term time, Exact hours agreed before placement.
About the role
Transparency Education is seeking a KS1 Teacher for a primary opportunity in Lewisham. You will guide children through essential learning with engaging lessons, practical resources and a clear understanding of their next steps.
This role suits a teacher who notices what children understand, gives precise feedback and makes practice meaningful. You will create a classroom where pupils can contribute, ask for help and develop increasing independence.
Key responsibilities
Plan connected KS1 lessons that build knowledge through manageable steps.
Deliver phonics and early reading through the school’s agreed programme.
Develop mathematical language and understanding with concrete resources.
Adapt teaching for SEND and EAL, working closely with classroom support staff.
Requirements
To be eligible for this role and the stated pay, applicants must have:
QTS or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
Strong knowledge of KS1 learning, phonics and early assessment.
Positive classroom management and effective communication with families.
Appropriate qualifications and training for the responsibilities of the post.
Higher rates reflect substantial relevant teaching experience and qualifications. Pay follows school expectations and AWR, where applicable.
What the role offers
Shape the foundational learning that allows children to approach later challenges with confidence.
Why Transparency Education?
We support teachers and school support staff through attentive service and professional development, offering:
A dedicated consultant providing ongoing support and guidance.
A £150 refer-a-friend reward once your referred candidate has worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
Pay in line with Agency Worker Regulations (AWR), including equal pay treatment where applicable.
Access to a wide range of CPD through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders.
Apply today
Send your CV with your Year 1 or Year 2 experience and the phonics approaches you have taught.
Email or call (phone number removed). Please include your earliest available start date.
If you are not contacted within two working days, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion. We will retain your CV to help you find other education opportunities.
Safer recruitment
Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures. We promote equality, challenge discrimination and are committed to safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. All staff and volunteers must share this commitment. Appointments are subject to Enhanced DBS clearance, references, right-to-work and appropriate safer recruitment checks