Primary School Teacher, Key Stage 1,

Job Description

We are currently looking for enthusiastic Key Stage 1 educators for exciting primary school teacher positions across the Wirral.

At New Directions Education, we are committed to supplying high calibre teaching staff to schools therefore we are seeking proactive, hard-working and reliable KS1 teachers.

Due to the varied nature of teaching assignments, all successful candidates will need to have the ability to adapt their teaching approach to the different settings in which they work. A flexible approach and strong knowledge of the KS1 curriculum is essential.

Responsibilities include:
– Plan, prepare and deliver engaging lessons that meet the requirements of the curriculum, ensuring differentiation to cater to all learners’ needs.
– Foster a positive and inclusive learning environment where students feel motivated, supported, and encouraged to reach their full potential.
– Utilise effective teaching strategies and resources to engage students in active learning, promoting critical thinking, problem-solving, and independent learning skills.

Whether you are looking for long-term positions or the flexibility of day-to-day ad hoc assignments, we can help you find your next teaching role. If you are looking for an exciting teaching opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Experienced teachers and ECTs are welcome to apply.

Your role as a Key Stage 1 (KS1) primary teacher in the age group of your speciality will be varied and at times challenging. But we doubt you’ll find a more satisfying career where your main objectives will be to develop the children and prepare them for the next stage.

As a primary school Key Stage 1 teacher you’ll be expected to:

• Teach all areas of the school curriculum or your subject specialism
• Organise the classroom and learning resources to create a positive teaching environment
• Plan, prepare and teach lessons that cater for all student ability ranges
• Motivate pupils with enthusiastic, imaginative presentation
• Maintain discipline
• Meet requirements for the assessment and recording of pupils’ development
• Coordinate activities and resources within a specific area of the curriculum, supporting colleagues in the delivery of this specialist area
• Stay up to date with changes and developments in the structure of the curriculum
• Take part in school events and activities which may take place at weekends or in the evening
• Liaise with colleagues and working flexibly, particularly within smaller schools

Benefits of working with New Directions:

• A dedicated and expert Account Manager
• Regular and varied supply work
• Competitive rates of pay
• Potential long-term roles
• Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
• A network of branches across the UK
• One of the preferred suppliers to all 22 local authorities in Wales under the All Wales Framework Agreement
• We are the major teaching supply agency for Welsh speaking teachers across Wales
• Recommend-a-friend scheme
• Respected reputation across the education and recruitment industry

New Directions Education Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.