KS1 Teacher – Ferryhill

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

Whether you're an experienced KS1 Teacher or an Early Career Teacher (ECT) looking to develop your teaching career, 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 engaging and creative lessons across Key Stage 1, supporting pupils through an important stage of their education and creating a positive classroom environment where every child can thrive.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver engaging lessons in line with the KS1 and Primary curriculum.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and stimulating classroom environment.
• Assess, monitor, and record pupil progress.
• Differentiate learning to meet the needs of all pupils.
• Support pupils' academic, social, and emotional development.
• Develop children's reading, writing, phonics, and numeracy skills.
• Build positive relationships with pupils, parents, carers, and colleagues.
• Work collaboratively with Teaching Assistants and the wider school team.
• Maintain high standards of behaviour and classroom management.
• Support pupils with additional learning needs.
• Follow safeguarding and school policies at all times.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or an equivalent recognised teaching qualification.
• Experience teaching within KS1 is desirable.
• ECTs are encouraged to apply.
• Strong knowledge of the KS1 curriculum and phonics.
• Excellent classroom and behaviour management skills.
• Strong understanding of assessment and pupil progress.
• Passion for delivering high-quality teaching and learning.
• Ability to inspire, motivate, and support young learners.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Enhanced DBS on the Update Service (or willingness to apply).

What Milk Education Offers

• Competitive daily pay of £145.00 – £232.57 per day.
• Opportunities across Ferryhill and 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 Teacher opportunity in Ferryhill and want to make a real difference in children's education, we'd love to hear from you.

Chris Shaw
📞 01642 983001
✉️ chris.shaw@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.