Job Title: Key Stage 1 Teacher (Year 1 or Year 2)

Location: Windsor, Berkshire (Fringe Area)

School Type: Primary School

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: MPS / UPS (Fringe Pay Scale)

Role Overview

A creative primary school in Windsor is seeking a warm, dedicated, and inspiring Key Stage 1 Teacher to join their vibrant lower primary team ASAP. In this role, you will plan and deliver an engaging, child-centred curriculum for a Year 1 or Year 2 class, nurturing pupils' social, emotional, and academic development during these foundational primary years. You will focus on building core literacy and numeracy skills, embedding strong phonics knowledge, and encouraging independent thinking. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced primary teachers are equally encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and assess interactive, differentiated lessons aligned with the Key Stage 1 National Curriculum.

• Lead structured daily systematic synthetic phonics lessons (e.g., Little Wandle, Read Write Inc.) to support early reading and writing fluency.

• Establish a safe, welcoming, and stimulating classroom environment that encourages curiosity and positive learning behaviours.

• Utilize formative assessment to monitor pupil progress, implementing timely support and challenge interventions to maximize attainment.

• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, the SENCO, and pastoral staff to adapt learning for pupils with SEND or EAL needs.

• Build open, positive relationships with parents and carers to support home learning and student well-being.

Key Requirements

• Recognized UK teaching qualification with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).

• Proven teaching experience or strong placement record in Key Stage 1 or EYFS.

• Thorough knowledge of the KS1 National Curriculum, early reading strategies, and systematic synthetic phonics programs.

• Strong classroom management, organizational, and communication skills.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Bright, well-resourced KS1 classrooms with dedicated outdoor learning spaces and modern IT resources.

• Supportive senior leadership team offering tailored continuous professional development (CPD), clear workload support, and structured ECT mentorship.

• Convenient Windsor location easily accessible via major road links (M4/A332) and local rail connections, with free on-site staff parking.

• Competitive Fringe salary scale (MPS/UPS) and enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

Application

To apply for this Key Stage 1 Teacher role at a creative primary school in Windsor, starting ASAP, please submit your updated CV as soon as possible.