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Job Title: KS1 Teacher – September Start – Greenwich
Salary: £228.73 – £296.97 per day (based on MPS and experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Temp to Perm
Start Date: September 2025
Location: Greenwich, South East London

Key Highlights:

Full-time Key Stage 1 Teacher role for a September start

Temp to perm opportunity with long-term career potential

Supportive, inclusive 2-form entry primary school

Competitive daily rate: £228.73 – £296.97

ECTs and experienced teachers welcome

Access to CPD courses provided by Milk Education

Excellent location with strong transport links

The School:

We are working in partnership with a vibrant and nurturing 2-form entry primary school based in Greenwich, South East London. The school is known for its inclusive ethos, strong leadership, and commitment to developing the whole child. Pupils are supported to grow both academically and socially, with a strong pastoral team and a broad, engaging curriculum.

The school promotes collaboration, reflective teaching, and regular CPD. Classrooms are well-resourced and behaviour is excellent, with pupils who are respectful, curious, and motivated to learn. Whether you are an experienced teacher or an ECT looking to begin your career in a supportive setting, this is a fantastic place to grow professionally.

The Role:

We are recruiting for a dedicated and enthusiastic KS1 Teacher to join the school from September 2025. You will be teaching in Key Stage 1 (Year 1 or Year 2, depending on your experience and preference) with the support of an experienced teaching assistant and a parallel class teacher.

This is a full-time role with the intention of becoming permanent. The school welcomes applications from both qualified teachers and ECTs, and will provide structured support and mentorship for early career teachers.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, deliver and assess high-quality, engaging lessons in line with the KS1 curriculum

Create a positive and inclusive classroom environment

Track and support pupil progress, adapting teaching where necessary

Work closely with the year group team, support staff, and SLT

Maintain strong communication with parents and carers

Contribute to whole-school events and ongoing CPD

What We’re Looking For:

QTS (Qualified Teacher Status)

Experience teaching in Key Stage 1, or a strong placement background for ECTs

Knowledge of the KS1 curriculum and phonics programmes (e.g. Read Write Inc, Little Wandle)

Confident behaviour management and a warm, nurturing teaching style

Enthusiastic, reflective, and collaborative approach

Why Work With Milk Education?

Milk Education is a specialist education recruitment agency that prioritises long-term relationships and quality placements. You’ll have a dedicated consultant who understands your local area, access to exclusive school roles, and free CPD opportunities throughout the year. We also offer tailored support to ECTs starting out in their teaching career.

Equal Opportunities:

Milk Education is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences. If you are passionate about teaching and want to join an inclusive, well-led school, we’d love to hear from you.

About Me:

I’m the South East London Primary Lead at Milk Education and have worked with this school for over three years. I visited the school yesterday and met with the Deputy Head, who is keen to interview or trial suitable candidates as soon as possible. Over the years, I’ve supported a range of successful teachers and support staff at this school — many of whom have gone on to secure permanent roles.

If you're interested but unsure about working through an agency, I’m more than happy to arrange a call to walk you through exactly how the process works. No pressure — just a friendly chat and honest advice