Primary Teacher, Key Stage 1, Wirral

  • Location: Wirral
  • Duration: Ongoing
  • Salary: Competitive per day
  • Start date: As soon as possible
  • Job Type: Temporary
  • Sector: Primary Education
  • Posted:

Job Description

Key Stage 1 Supply Teachers – September 2025 Start – Wirral

New Directions Education are recruiting passionate and adaptable Key Stage 1 Teachers to work on a supply basis in primary schools across the Wirral from September 2025.

Whether you’re an experienced teacher looking for more flexibility, or recently qualified and eager to gain experience in a range of settings – we’d love to hear from you!

Location: Wirral
Start Date: September 2025
Key Stage: KS1 (Year 1 and Year 2)
Contract: Day-to-day & long-term supply options

About the Role:

As a KS1 Supply Teacher, you will:

  • Deliver engaging lessons across Year 1 and Year 2
  • Support pupils’ learning and development in line with the national curriculum
  • Adapt to different classroom environments and school settings
  • Maintain a positive, inclusive and structured classroom environment
  • Work closely with support staff and follow each school’s policies and procedures

What We’re Looking For:

  • QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)
  • Recent experience teaching in Key Stage 1
  • Strong behaviour management and communication skills
  • Flexibility and a positive, proactive approach
  • A commitment to helping pupils achieve their best

Why Register with New Directions?

  • Flexible work that suits your lifestyle and availability
  • A supportive team that understands the needs of supply teachers
  • Opportunities for long-term placements in fantastic local schools

If you’re ready to make an impact in the classroom while enjoying the flexibility of supply work, we’d love to welcome you to the New Directions team!

Apply now to find out more and get September-ready!

Job Specification

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 
  • 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
  • Liaise with colleagues and working flexibly, particularly within smaller schools.

What New Directions Education Ltd offers:

  • A dedicated and expert Account Manager
  • Regular and varied supply work
  • Competitive rates of pay
  • Potential long-term teaching roles
  • Full compliance with the Agency Workers Regulation (AWR)
  • A network of branches across the UK
  • Preferred supplier to more than 20 boroughs across the UK
  • 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.

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