Job description
Job Title: KS1 Teacher
Location: Durham
Pay Rate: £140 - £200 per day (depending on experience)
Start Date: Immediate
Contract: Full-time/ Part-time, Day-to-day/ Long-term
Can you make the first years of primary education engaging, purposeful, and memorable while giving every child the foundations to succeed?
GSL Education Newcastle Branch are seeking enthusiastic and adaptable Key Stage 1 Teacher to work in schools throughout Durham. We welcome educators who can create stimulating lessons, respond to different learning needs, and help young pupils develop confidence as they strengthen their literacy, numeracy, and wider curriculum knowledge.
The KS1 Teacher guides pupils through Years 1 and 2, establishing strong academic foundations while encouraging curiosity, independence, positive behaviour, and a lasting enthusiasm for learning.
KS1 Teacher Responsibilities:
- Plan creative and curriculum-focused lessons for Key Stage 1 pupils
- Introduce core literacy and numeracy concepts through accessible teaching approaches
- Differentiate activities to accommodate varying abilities and learning needs
- Track pupil attainment and use assessment to inform future teaching
- Foster independence, curiosity, and positive relationships within the classroom
- Collaborate with teaching assistants and colleagues to maintain consistent learning support
KS1 Teacher Requirements:
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or a recognised equivalent teaching qualification
- Thorough understanding of the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum
- Experience teaching within a primary or KS1 environment in a school or similar setting
- Ability to create engaging lessons suited to younger learners
- Effective classroom management, planning, and communication skills
- Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply)
Why Join GSL Education:
- Benefit from attractive daily rates based on your teaching experience
- Develop your primary teaching practice across different school communities
- Gain opportunities to work with pupils at a formative stage of their education
- Select from short-term assignments and more consistent long-term positions
- Access professional guidance from dedicated education consultants
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, inclusive, and independent recruitment agency, GSL Education are committed to providing quality teaching and support staff in schools throughout the Newcastle.
For more information or to register your interest in the “KS1 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.