Primary Teacher - Key Stage 1

A well-established and welcoming primary school in Barnet is seeking a Key Stage 1 Teacher to take on a Year 2 class from September 2026.

This is a full-time, long-term position with strong potential to become permanent. The school has a supportive leadership team, well-behaved pupils, and a collaborative staff culture.

This role is ideal for a teacher who is confident delivering the KS1 curriculum and preparing pupils for end-of-Key Stage 1 assessments.

• Plan and deliver engaging and creative lessons for a Year 2 class
• Assess and track pupil progress in line with KS1 expectations
• Support pupils' academic and social development
• Differentiate lessons to meet a range of abilities
• Maintain a positive, structured, and inclusive classroom environment
• Work closely with teaching assistants and year group colleagues

• Holds Qualified Teacher Status (QTS)
• Has recent experience teaching in Key Stage 1 (ideally Year 2)
• Demonstrates strong classroom and behaviour management
• Has a solid understanding of the KS1 curriculum and phonics
• Is enthusiastic, reliable, and committed to pupil progress

• Experience with phonics schemes (e.g. Read Write Inc, Letters and Sounds)
• Experience preparing pupils for KS1 assessments
• Experience supporting pupils with additional needs (SEN)

• Supportive and approachable leadership team
• Well-resourced classrooms
• Positive working environment
• Opportunities for long-term progression

If you are a Key Stage 1 Teacher looking for a long-term role in Barnet from September, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply today or contact us for more information.

Certus Education is a specialist education recruitment agency working with primary, secondary, and SEN schools across London.

We take a personalised and consultative approach, matching teachers with roles that suit their experience and career goals while supporting them throughout the recruitment process.