KS1 Teacher in Croydon
£39,196 - £58,120 per year. Salary depends on experience and pay scale position, with the maximum applicable to candidates with substantial teaching experience. Relevant qualifications are also taken into account.
Start date: 19 October 2026 | full-time, long-term, temporary
Hours: Term time, 8:30am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Help young learners move from sounding out words to reading with confidence. This Key Stage 1 opportunity offers the chance to build strong foundations through clear teaching, practical activities and a classroom where children feel comfortable asking questions. Transparency Education is recruiting for this position in Croydon.
Key responsibilities
Plan and teach engaging lessons across the KS1 curriculum
Develop phonics, early reading, writing and mathematical understanding
Use assessment to identify gaps and adapt teaching
Work with support staff and communicate progress to families
Role requirements
UK QTS and a recognised teaching qualification
Relevant KS1 experience and secure knowledge of early literacy and numeracy
An inclusive approach and effective classroom organisation
A commitment to safeguarding and an enhanced DBS check appropriate to the role, or willingness to complete one.
What the role offers
Follow the progress of your class across a sustained placement
A term-time role with a consistent weekday working pattern
Access to CPD through Transparency Education
Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment consultant
Apply below or email your CV to (url removed)
Why work via Transparency Education?
Transparency Education are a widely recognised, education recruitment company. We pride ourselves on our high levels of customer service and professional development that we offer our teachers and support staff. We:
Ensure that you will have your own dedicated consultant who will provide ongoing support and guidance.
Offer an excellent ‘refer a friend’ scheme that pays you £150 for each candidate you refer to us after they have worked and been paid for their first 10 days.
Pay in line with the Agency Worker Regulations (AWR) meaning you will be paid equally to a permanent employee.
Give you access to a wide range of CPD training through our in-house team of experienced senior leaders
Application Process: Do you feel you meet the criteria for this exciting opportunity? If so, please either apply below or contact us directly. All applicants will require the appropriate qualification and training for this role. For teacher roles, we require a formally recognised teaching qualification. If you are not contacted within 2 working days, unfortunately, you have been unsuccessful for this role. However, we will keep your CV and continue to help you in your search for a job within education. Good luck with your application, we look forward to hearing from you.
Transparency Education operates stringent safer recruitment procedures.
We are committed to promoting equality and challenging discrimination. Transparency Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post will be subject to an Enhanced DBS Clearance