KS1 Primary Teacher – Durham

Fully Qualified Primary Teacher – Durham Primary Schools

Milk Education is working with a number of welcoming and supportive Primary Schools across Durham and the surrounding areas and is looking to recruit caring, enthusiastic, and dedicated KS1 Fully Qualified Primary Teachers to join schools from September 2026.

Whether you're an experienced KS1 Teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to begin your teaching journey, we'd love to hear from you. We have a range of long-term, full-time opportunities available, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

You'll play a vital role in delivering high-quality teaching and learning, creating an engaging, inclusive, and nurturing classroom environment where every child can thrive and achieve their full potential.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prepare, and deliver engaging lessons in line with the KS1 National Curriculum.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating learning environment that supports all pupils.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all learners, including pupils with SEND, EAL, and those requiring additional support.
• Assess, monitor, and track pupil progress, using assessment to inform future planning.
• Promote positive behaviour through effective classroom management strategies.
• Foster pupils' confidence, independence, creativity, and love of learning.
• Work collaboratively with teaching assistants, SENCOs, senior leaders, and external agencies to support pupil progress.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers, and colleagues.
• Contribute to the wider life of the school and uphold the school's values and ethos.
• Follow safeguarding and child protection procedures at all times.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) is essential.
• Experience teaching within Key Stage 1 is desirable, although ECTs are encouraged to apply.
• Strong knowledge of the KS1 National Curriculum and effective teaching practices.
• Experience supporting pupils with SEND, including Autism (ASC), ADHD, SEMH, and Speech and Language needs, is advantageous.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Strong communication, organisation, and teamwork skills.
• A caring, enthusiastic, and adaptable approach to teaching.
• A genuine passion for helping every child achieve their full potential.

What Milk Education Offers

• Competitive weekly pay of £538.55 – £575.00 per week.
• Opportunities across Durham and the surrounding areas.
• Long-term, full-time opportunities with the potential to become permanent.
• Fast-track registration and compliance process.
• Five-star rated education agency with strong local school partnerships.
• Access to our Perks Portal with discounts and exclusive offers.
• Over 1,000 free and discounted CPD courses through Milk Academy.
• Free PSHE lesson plans and teaching resources.
• Educator wellbeing support and wellbeing hub access.
• School Preparation Pack.
• Ongoing support from your dedicated consultant.

This role is paid within the advertised pay scale. Your starting rate will be determined by your qualifications, relevant experience, and the requirements of the assignment.

Apply Today

If you're looking for your next KS1 Primary Teacher opportunity and want to make a real difference in children's education, we'd love to hear from you.

Bethany Dowell
✉️ bethany.dowell@milk-education.co.uk

Milk Education is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All applicants will be subject to enhanced DBS and compliance checks in line with the DfE’s Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance and APSCo standards.

Milk Education is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. Milk Education is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.