Job Title: Key Stage 1 Teacher

Location: Hillingdon, Outer London

School Type: Primary School

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: ASAP

Salary: MPS / UPS (Outer London Scale)

Role Overview

A welcoming primary school in Hillingdon is seeking an enthusiastic, dynamic, and dedicated Key Stage 1 Teacher to join their early primary team ASAP. In this full-time role, you will lead a bright Key Stage 1 class (Year 1 or Year 2), building upon pupils' Early Years foundations and developing core literacy, phonics, and numeracy skills. You will foster a safe, engaging, and supportive environment that promotes independent learning, early problem-solving, and positive social interaction. Early Career Teachers (ECTs) and experienced primary practitioners are equally encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality, inspiring Key Stage 1 lessons aligned with National Curriculum objectives, focusing on early reading, writing, and mastery mathematics.

• Deliver systematic synthetic phonics lessons (e.g., Read Write Inc. or Little Wandle) to build confident early readers and prepare Year 1 pupils for the Phonics Screening Check.

• Utilize formative assessments and ongoing tracking to monitor pupil progress, identify learning needs early, and deploy targeted catch-up interventions alongside teaching assistants.

• Differentiate learning activities to ensure full accessibility for pupils with SEND or EAL needs while challenging high-attaining pupils.

• Maintain a well-managed, positive, and inclusive classroom environment that promotes high standards of behaviour, mutual respect, and emotional well-being.

• Work collaboratively with Key Stage 1 colleagues, phase leaders, and parents/carers to ensure a smooth learning journey and strong home-school partnership.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Primary Education or a related discipline with QTS (Qualified Teacher Status).

• Proven teaching experience or strong placement record within Key Stage 1 (Year 1 or Year 2).

• Strong working knowledge of the Key Stage 1 curriculum, systematic synthetic phonics programs, and early assessment frameworks.

• Excellent classroom management, communication, and organizational skills.

• Legal right to work in the UK.

School Highlights & Benefits

• Bright, well-resourced Key Stage 1 classrooms with modern interactive displays and dedicated outdoor learning areas.

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

• Competitive salary on the Outer London pay scale.

• Convenient Hillingdon location with excellent transport links via the Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines, A40/M40 corridors, and local bus networks, plus free on-site staff parking.

• Enrolment in the Teachers' Pension Scheme.

Application

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