KS1 Teacher

Location: Tower Hamlets

KS1 Teacher

Start Date:

April 2026

Location:

Tower Hamlets, East London
Full/Part-time:
Full-time
Salary: £180 - £250 per day OR salary negotiable depending on experience

About the role/school

We are seeking an enthusiastic KS1 Teacher to join a welcoming primary school in Tower Hamlets from April 2026. This KS1 Teacher role is perfect for a dedicated KS1 Teacher who is passionate about supporting young learners at an important stage of their education journey.

The school is a well-regarded primary school in Tower Hamlets with a strong focus on inclusion, creativity, and academic excellence. As a KS1 Teacher, you will be joining a supportive team who prioritise structured learning, phonics development, and building strong foundations in numeracy and literacy. This KS1 Teacher opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working with young children and delivering engaging, play-informed learning experiences.

The successful KS1 Teacher will be expected to deliver high-quality teaching in line with national curriculum expectations, while supporting pupils' social, emotional, and academic development. This KS1 Teacher role in Tower Hamlets offers excellent professional development opportunities and the chance to work in a school with a strong community ethos.

This KS1 Teacher vacancy would suit an experienced KS1 Teacher, an ECT, or a primary teacher with experience teaching across early primary year groups looking for their next KS1 Teacher position in Tower Hamlets.

Job Responsibilities

As a KS1 Teacher, you will:

Plan and deliver engaging lessons as a KS1 Teacher aligned with KS1 curriculum standards

Deliver phonics-based teaching and early literacy development as a KS1 Teacher in Tower Hamlets

Support numeracy development through practical and engaging activities as a KS1 Teacher

Manage classroom behaviour positively and effectively as a KS1 Teacher

Track pupil progress and use assessment data to inform planning as a KS1 Teacher

Work collaboratively with teaching assistants and support staff as a KS1 Teacher

Support SEND and EAL learners within the KS1 Teacher classroom environment

Contribute to the wider school community as a dedicated KS1 Teacher

The KS1 Teacher will play an important role in ensuring pupils make strong academic and personal progress during their time in KS1.

Qualifications/Experience

Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)

Experience working as a KS1 Teacher or teaching within Key Stage 1 is highly desirable

Strong behaviour management and classroom organisation skills suitable for a KS1 Teacher role

Ability to differentiate learning for young learners as a KS1 Teacher

Essential:

Enhanced DBS Certificate with the Update Service

Right to work in the UK

Next steps

If this KS1 Teacher position sounds of interest, or you would like to find out more information about this KS1 Teacher role, please contact Kam at Teach Plus.

Alternatively, please click 'apply' and we will get back to you as soon as possible regarding this KS1 Teacher opportunity.

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With over 17 years' experience working in education, we have strong, long-lasting relationships with primary schools across London. We are able to offer a range of opportunities including short term, long term and permanent positions within education as well as a high volume of daily supply work